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 6312714 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41470507 epoch_slot_no: 257707 block_no: 6312537 slot_leader_id: 6130895 size: 1501 time: 2021-09-30 21:19:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204040f7ad5660718a6ea57674ad7ae096afe005ba91a846049dd0fc8a8f3f57Block Operator
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