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 6315349 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41524770 epoch_slot_no: 311970 block_no: 6315172 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 13402 time: 2021-10-01 12:24:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496c6c26e64a866beb97259e498ad244408195ab0f31ee3c118520a0c42d5a07Block Operator
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