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 6311635 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41447861 epoch_slot_no: 235061 block_no: 6311458 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 11255 time: 2021-09-30 15:02:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af6207e58f96e710b9f9c3b75f20543f359b2e832a7b9541997ac7a02c9df1cBlock Operator
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