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 6298125 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 41174121 epoch_slot_no: 393321 block_no: 6297948 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 796 time: 2021-09-27 11:00:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590866eaae37a59697be7645d897751f65411e3f3fd22215ffc0ab61280ceec2Block Operator
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