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 6312333 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41463108 epoch_slot_no: 250308 block_no: 6312156 slot_leader_id: 5837059 size: 6987 time: 2021-09-30 19:16:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f5ddd998686e8b65afedbe56c40a5b9bf5ee7bea7875bc6a749ef3114ab01eBlock Operator
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