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 6300598 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 41224654 epoch_slot_no: 11854 block_no: 6300421 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 20065 time: 2021-09-28 01:02:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6117f2c9e432b1f865bd2f81cc1fe19b5137928df3511a003c8c15eb0b0ae8Block Operator
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