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 6300080 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41212782 epoch_slot_no: 431982 block_no: 6299903 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 7998 time: 2021-09-27 21:44:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987ea378288a162211d2a12640df3c1b1dbc3ba067dc61579bbe08744344b3fcBlock Operator
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