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 6315997 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 41538147 epoch_slot_no: 325347 block_no: 6315820 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 63720 time: 2021-10-01 16:07:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb3653a71c6773b9e4bc6549b2ed81d977370490b3a795c443979108d1a78f3Block Operator
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