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 6295366 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 41119636 epoch_slot_no: 338836 block_no: 6295189 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 49835 time: 2021-09-26 19:52:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac34bb3d8bbfc6e1d955a02300519720f6251cd87d3f22f799e97fdf8e6db34Block Operator
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