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 6316706 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 41552986 epoch_slot_no: 340186 block_no: 6316529 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 48139 time: 2021-10-01 20:14:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b30958b09b470847799a0f64a860f53a7e38dbbeff419e933934d724b0b3d0Block Operator
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