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 6316038 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 41539059 epoch_slot_no: 326259 block_no: 6315861 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 64130 time: 2021-10-01 16:22:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac278b8e188897c9552f00929119c9734f9ab3c19af3ed08613176d6a3d9e7dfBlock Operator
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