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 6314477 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 41506556 epoch_slot_no: 293756 block_no: 6314300 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 21214 time: 2021-10-01 07:20:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4beb907087b91085280eab0c1397668795cf8c6b3c0361ab6d824a90a5abf366Block Operator
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