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 6311688 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41448868 epoch_slot_no: 236068 block_no: 6311511 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 1815 time: 2021-09-30 15:19:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e6bf189f2bb5aebb13bb010e038cb3995127ce482af425c6dceaf9367c3180Block Operator
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