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 6317755 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41573373 epoch_slot_no: 360573 block_no: 6317578 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 6347 time: 2021-10-02 01:54:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x501ca2a7628ae04cbeccec0713c9d30c0a8ec89cd1da8732f53fe014ea3aa8feBlock Operator
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