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 6312666 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 41469640 epoch_slot_no: 256840 block_no: 6312489 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 10723 time: 2021-09-30 21:05:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa040dce6bd6944009c8110b92f76a1ce2bd6638be0f2446e9676020ee67ceeBlock Operator
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