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 6312561 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 41467649 epoch_slot_no: 254849 block_no: 6312384 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 16203 time: 2021-09-30 20:32:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f4f1e1f63d27000e1ba1e9e62fcb0a10df6cb05cedc4a77c198e341b1e012dBlock Operator
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