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 6316188 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 41542647 epoch_slot_no: 329847 block_no: 6316011 slot_leader_id: 5672547 size: 63798 time: 2021-10-01 17:22:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68212593639f61479bbffe20e208f3ae09d7c1f682d8eed254e6bb6c20adaebbBlock Operator
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