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 6312777 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 41471786 epoch_slot_no: 258986 block_no: 6312600 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 22237 time: 2021-09-30 21:41:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1fc033dd3374cc104fa56a902347294ca2e91aa08ee253597db6f6f9a6d7507Block Operator
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