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 6318847 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 41594861 epoch_slot_no: 382061 block_no: 6318670 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 17944 time: 2021-10-02 07:52:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a69d70c83742af578b0eae5bc921e228b51a459363727f7b15e383d9fd866fBlock Operator
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