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 6316704 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 41552941 epoch_slot_no: 340141 block_no: 6316527 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 62254 time: 2021-10-01 20:13:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe13e8daa3202bf39d3470d33513bf1d00fdaec5a9f2d3dc3217725499c8a296Block Operator
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