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 6318385 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41585913 epoch_slot_no: 373113 block_no: 6318208 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 2423 time: 2021-10-02 05:23:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871072939ca31a77e224cdb48d08e96c91fe7f87ae6bf54b88bc9458fddf58e1Block Operator
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