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 6317101 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41560569 epoch_slot_no: 347769 block_no: 6316924 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 10282 time: 2021-10-01 22:21:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72221808800500a6802cb28f4a3587487771842e9ff2ec8cecaebd0b57790b7dBlock Operator
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