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 6312226 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 41461004 epoch_slot_no: 248204 block_no: 6312049 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 18284 time: 2021-09-30 18:41:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb78f4cad4a0beb7fe1f9de3b3e6c40b6c3f17dfdd7b8d5e961d5d177d874b80Block Operator
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