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 6315684 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 41531918 epoch_slot_no: 319118 block_no: 6315507 slot_leader_id: 6130895 size: 19149 time: 2021-10-01 14:23:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288ddd1a0905290d7433e50caa3704a71b6ce74d10682f123c97dd18486728b8Block Operator
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