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 6313198 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 41480071 epoch_slot_no: 267271 block_no: 6313021 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 12970 time: 2021-09-30 23:59:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9063e3e11a4465d9caf92abd738ba93d2c01154289cfd53bf9018167b157b3dbBlock Operator
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