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 6314386 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 41504639 epoch_slot_no: 291839 block_no: 6314209 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 20120 time: 2021-10-01 06:48:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ead08df38668f2e82371c4d70f33e04882eac86bf466f0c02ee4c9d106bc189Block Operator
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