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 6297214 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41156961 epoch_slot_no: 376161 block_no: 6297037 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 7427 time: 2021-09-27 06:14:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9345814e8197e5ab9bd0d063c4a060bdac705a979e0a0ab5bad3ce331a8c1dd5Block Operator
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