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 6318494 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 41588136 epoch_slot_no: 375336 block_no: 6318317 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 22110 time: 2021-10-02 06:00:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda472d49f8921fc416132fc762b8843883b2d4cda96907c2ec4cdd16306f47dBlock Operator
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