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 6311602 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41447312 epoch_slot_no: 234512 block_no: 6311425 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 19406 time: 2021-09-30 14:53:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e9175483a9542b6dd0cf008114e7c5d53da2e67acebc39fdbafb7d718a7a1aBlock Operator
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