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 6295779 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41127905 epoch_slot_no: 347105 block_no: 6295602 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 13374 time: 2021-09-26 22:09:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9df1770bf47274308e1a1ceed7a7e160e29b05ccac61e367c08a6cf3d13a6fBlock Operator
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