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 6311482 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 41444695 epoch_slot_no: 231895 block_no: 6311305 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 60602 time: 2021-09-30 14:09:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5899e9a180a8a35ce66293603644f8ceffa9f2842a36b378de04f2d78ab67866Block Operator
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