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 6312692 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 41470087 epoch_slot_no: 257287 block_no: 6312515 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 10943 time: 2021-09-30 21:12:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef00a63983306b90ec93a5382bd88a04cc52e471326509a94f4d76f40f9169fBlock Operator
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