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 6298589 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 41183013 epoch_slot_no: 402213 block_no: 6298412 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 17473 time: 2021-09-27 13:28:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500f9123bb1e9d4c535ff42e486c703f9a9f2b79fd02095f6d2b80ba45e0f335Block Operator
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