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 6299886 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41208838 epoch_slot_no: 428038 block_no: 6299709 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 14200 time: 2021-09-27 20:38:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16ef651be07da477392eb0b71a9c82b702043956593c83ab86a2341898c4f102Block Operator
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