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 6317280 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41564265 epoch_slot_no: 351465 block_no: 6317103 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 2521 time: 2021-10-01 23:22:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0cddb0a01a69e0c77a0adfe1ae85eb13f0c4eb39a027aee27e89557b3c2973Block Operator
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