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 6315650 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 41531231 epoch_slot_no: 318431 block_no: 6315473 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 63541 time: 2021-10-01 14:12:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0502ceb291752eb79e84fad5b94f37e384aeb28997a9b67e7b798e8f95f0b86cBlock Operator
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