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 6294527 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 41102491 epoch_slot_no: 321691 block_no: 6294350 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 63561 time: 2021-09-26 15:06:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e03ca9bb63cac53b28236d80aee3906dfae5336a463d0f8ade36c460899712Block Operator
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