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 6295966 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41131858 epoch_slot_no: 351058 block_no: 6295789 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 27918 time: 2021-09-26 23:15:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf96ab60198d85bb0085ca12ee4dc20a68770d03cd653eb46016efc64d6b11c61Block Operator
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