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 6318595 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41589941 epoch_slot_no: 377141 block_no: 6318418 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 10594 time: 2021-10-02 06:30:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7661edcb931899baacfa571ce3c8b5dd9cd025d119197f01b7066ec31b277c69Block Operator
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