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 6311628 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41447735 epoch_slot_no: 234935 block_no: 6311451 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 2715 time: 2021-09-30 15:00:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff238ee1af5f8cebf3323b753faf1a90792ff78bf2767864f2c11028e553f645Block Operator
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