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 6314125 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41499041 epoch_slot_no: 286241 block_no: 6313948 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 17153 time: 2021-10-01 05:15:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252de902c6776e35f21759e0518c6093ba8e6a5382b35c53e70140944fdc902cBlock Operator
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