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 6316173 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 41542361 epoch_slot_no: 329561 block_no: 6315996 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 63658 time: 2021-10-01 17:17:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf783fc06e00f37fa82a90a4efc856b6c9d7059be546276462ed605c64ad8761Block Operator
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