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 6317571 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41569544 epoch_slot_no: 356744 block_no: 6317394 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 14639 time: 2021-10-02 00:50:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0bf1168331836f98a09a5362e956a0f484d2c0a0d619efa8fafdd569312ffaBlock Operator
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