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 6312774 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 41471726 epoch_slot_no: 258926 block_no: 6312597 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 1426 time: 2021-09-30 21:40:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569dd39e8fdb981dd395682def01c2f17b2792f618322343ad5f338f1b71fa7eBlock Operator
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