A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6311477 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 41444535 epoch_slot_no: 231735 block_no: 6311300 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 2880 time: 2021-09-30 14:07:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd098635e2699dd1f5bcfb9f9f14e068c4b20d40f085594056d97b913d468b3Block Operator
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