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 6318438 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41586901 epoch_slot_no: 374101 block_no: 6318261 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 2439 time: 2021-10-02 05:39:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2cf2d20ad3068895ccc441ac98a637a544189c905e9cc694897e5e7ea4769dBlock Operator
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