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 6317058 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 41559893 epoch_slot_no: 347093 block_no: 6316881 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 12226 time: 2021-10-01 22:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1322a6d0274a89707d203bd8baebb957b3b1023d35e6161b43982f1dcb48f96cBlock Operator
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