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 6300183 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 41215513 epoch_slot_no: 2713 block_no: 6300006 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 18938 time: 2021-09-27 22:30:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x282f70d2393328e2ffb4fa07af6a049b8c94c1aa07750e857d7347814f8ad9daBlock Operator
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