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 6299267 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41196372 epoch_slot_no: 415572 block_no: 6299090 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 7944 time: 2021-09-27 17:11:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889322f8a32c384060f1f00252d7910a9c9bea4eb3e5e7c3e9432456dea7acc3Block Operator
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