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 6319207 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 41601923 epoch_slot_no: 389123 block_no: 6319030 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 14920 time: 2021-10-02 09:50:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc652a754efe3d0dd30f783ad3193c32a3fbe7a24ea5e7d5b3236b7c08d0549Block Operator
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