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 6300653 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 41225887 epoch_slot_no: 13087 block_no: 6300476 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 39675 time: 2021-09-28 01:22:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9a4b984fd626ea254e4293a8f9af3ec2afd1c8c162cfaadc6e72163a807b778Block Operator
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