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 6298691 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41185077 epoch_slot_no: 404277 block_no: 6298514 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 21634 time: 2021-09-27 14:02:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00a3ad89a2aa0428f126dc2f7ee42e52b78198f746af064b065f07f3fb8b7f10Block Operator
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