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 6296977 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 41152291 epoch_slot_no: 371491 block_no: 6296800 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 7744 time: 2021-09-27 04:56:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6857495dd77b0988269c7b3b3091bf8a1c54e1c04472506d1fd391bb4fe82f7Block Operator
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