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 6312697 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 41470171 epoch_slot_no: 257371 block_no: 6312520 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 14674 time: 2021-09-30 21:14:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c027fd7fdc76af6e01a131688024c41a3579b991825d45be853f9e4d89a01a5Block Operator
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