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 6297497 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41162263 epoch_slot_no: 381463 block_no: 6297320 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 6950 time: 2021-09-27 07:42:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3673895892ef61fb705026a18a11e4b69b049eae08738bdc79f5ece5ce6f8f2bBlock Operator
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