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 6300165 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41215040 epoch_slot_no: 2240 block_no: 6299988 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 19842 time: 2021-09-27 22:22:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704026a93d2d8b3e9bb4939002b646fc998e39dc380cf4fa84f74c3769e4cd81Block Operator
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