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 6316125 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41541071 epoch_slot_no: 328271 block_no: 6315948 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 4048 time: 2021-10-01 16:56:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce69c01082baa29335c8e8280a3b5f2baf87e3d137a5cea9a7b9064661fc76a7Block Operator
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