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 6318665 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41591298 epoch_slot_no: 378498 block_no: 6318488 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 9495 time: 2021-10-02 06:53:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7dbcba1a23f1bcf81a1a60b87681c1a07a9822c5159fe6ee02b392f1687803Block Operator
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