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 6316946 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41557747 epoch_slot_no: 344947 block_no: 6316769 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 3103 time: 2021-10-01 21:33:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e00673540487330e358aee317259f2564d78eef7b3f846d36768a4e30f34459Block Operator
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