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 6312893 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 41473788 epoch_slot_no: 260988 block_no: 6312716 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 9411 time: 2021-09-30 22:14:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3a5f959c965f31fcd729c5e95aa6cf1d87a166b8f677ce148b712fb745f263Block Operator
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