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 6297325 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 41159354 epoch_slot_no: 378554 block_no: 6297148 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 1125 time: 2021-09-27 06:54:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb71f9c871d86344569c5be0b494dc00b60705d7c2c975da83cc8b054c11f7ab6Block Operator
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