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 6312969 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 41475036 epoch_slot_no: 262236 block_no: 6312792 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 11721 time: 2021-09-30 22:35:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x937e840f0ee3098a5e23b01f7ab536f042c02824ef80711ce209b907d1d40701Block Operator
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