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 6296490 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41142401 epoch_slot_no: 361601 block_no: 6296313 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 4021 time: 2021-09-27 02:11:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02715c1ebfafc0779159983c13937f1b8814ec7770070917fd32bca7f952b6d6Block Operator
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