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 6316733 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41553417 epoch_slot_no: 340617 block_no: 6316556 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 4548 time: 2021-10-01 20:21:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68667619af703fb8d778ce30f6f456ccdfe03a08ceb51a9af3604176eb7d3ce2Block Operator
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