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 6293814 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41088474 epoch_slot_no: 307674 block_no: 6293637 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 9305 time: 2021-09-26 11:12:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42afcd61fe23e952bf0ec93653cb568743e47fdec1d823becaa7f1b6275c8fc2Block Operator
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