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 6312457 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 41465760 epoch_slot_no: 252960 block_no: 6312280 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 19205 time: 2021-09-30 20:00:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c598cdb936810025f6b14ade8932dc1bce2de9b5443733ff8ca3c6fe556dccBlock Operator
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