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 6312709 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 41470368 epoch_slot_no: 257568 block_no: 6312532 slot_leader_id: 5983964 size: 51291 time: 2021-09-30 21:17:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d54301c9936ef03a9066e892b9cd419775f56fce689b0dac2d7a0ef06631d04Block Operator
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