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 6315548 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 41528898 epoch_slot_no: 316098 block_no: 6315371 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 20811 time: 2021-10-01 13:33:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e82def0d1f2a88046e26d0654692dddac8d5879a4cf23ec722458a29723f8aBlock Operator
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