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 6299957 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 41210269 epoch_slot_no: 429469 block_no: 6299780 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 19722 time: 2021-09-27 21:02:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19662c950c1f8cadab5a5ff8df717a168a6fb1b6599034c8c608a1e5c000aaebBlock Operator
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