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 6317801 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41574233 epoch_slot_no: 361433 block_no: 6317624 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 3534 time: 2021-10-02 02:08:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33ee02eb546dd89dfd1049cc7aca3a1db74e7a01e743b42ebcc1f3b00d37c152Block Operator
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