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 6318291 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41584057 epoch_slot_no: 371257 block_no: 6318114 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 10830 time: 2021-10-02 04:52:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b312e8beaf805a0157134110d5a5605e909bfc6cdd4073586ac01bf99be8f7Block Operator
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