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 6316493 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 41548700 epoch_slot_no: 335900 block_no: 6316316 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 48320 time: 2021-10-01 19:03:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a0e3a2d97ab178bb39c4118d700c0a02503652d4572579d1a44fb2c0425dc7Block Operator
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