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 6312725 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41470699 epoch_slot_no: 257899 block_no: 6312548 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 3117 time: 2021-09-30 21:23:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb49e45ff6d1137ace6d8d7f16f74b1c2809f4506abd5e7d66fa518508fd05aBlock Operator
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