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 6300454 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 41221701 epoch_slot_no: 8901 block_no: 6300277 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 31490 time: 2021-09-28 00:13:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df8142c140b2577eafc2373783c15b41e5d3261e7b4688016be1b8116fa7dd4Block Operator
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