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 6315834 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 41534675 epoch_slot_no: 321875 block_no: 6315657 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 2796 time: 2021-10-01 15:09:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98dc1e54f04b9e964552a57ca79fa2dfa7258038950f5ba3862e0c0157e66c73Block Operator
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