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 6318467 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41587547 epoch_slot_no: 374747 block_no: 6318290 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 18160 time: 2021-10-02 05:50:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f67a0673bbfd2c45df0b719c07ee54f9ed82b4b02df7318d6958e7bd89e64c2Block Operator
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