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 6316463 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 41548035 epoch_slot_no: 335235 block_no: 6316286 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 39732 time: 2021-10-01 18:52:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2040a0942db120cb94ae71c8b31aa424f7f110903b0ac5aba5d4cff4a54bbc8Block Operator
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