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 6294453 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 41101198 epoch_slot_no: 320398 block_no: 6294276 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 20009 time: 2021-09-26 14:44:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4bdf7b6c751f71f7b8fd56df8afcf30c8d4868058aa9291e99afd221432c37Block Operator
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