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 6296494 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41142473 epoch_slot_no: 361673 block_no: 6296317 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 8710 time: 2021-09-27 02:12:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca335ead14651dd582b6b36f4c1ace95c6a94c5192597329c2fa6c8ee3570bf4Block Operator
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