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 6295483 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 41122145 epoch_slot_no: 341345 block_no: 6295306 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 64054 time: 2021-09-26 20:33:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079a90c2c07f6d91391193dbf8d0a9412de1f77a1ce164dd5409e85272a94cf9Block Operator
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