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 6318227 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41582878 epoch_slot_no: 370078 block_no: 6318050 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 5744 time: 2021-10-02 04:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x587724897227f8d72edbaece9dce7dc291310bcb86ce465a60656eb54710a8eeBlock Operator
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