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 6299373 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 41198306 epoch_slot_no: 417506 block_no: 6299196 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 28643 time: 2021-09-27 17:43:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe68b482cb3dd61200aa684e59c978b27a6d795a7db74910a24cbe1b418a115Block Operator
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