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 6293621 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41084639 epoch_slot_no: 303839 block_no: 6293444 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 9853 time: 2021-09-26 10:08:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14262c6b5da68660e2b89dc0f30d9015c7a4e044f8ae8a30a76e4070e6833a41Block Operator
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