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 6317936 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41577165 epoch_slot_no: 364365 block_no: 6317759 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 7984 time: 2021-10-02 02:57:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c247b8de3255caf55cf5ed828fbc6dd299cae4a351b0dda57cc5bc6276097b2Block Operator
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