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 6318006 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41578695 epoch_slot_no: 365895 block_no: 6317829 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 6411 time: 2021-10-02 03:23:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf07faa4386cab9e4f53238db49eda8cfbe2bc75bb89a3490f7768ac8871b3c6Block Operator
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