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 6301679 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41246358 epoch_slot_no: 33558 block_no: 6301502 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 5056 time: 2021-09-28 07:04:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2cff9526bde2b368fa49e51091159c99fe9c6f8dc0141b31de0bbb7a8893be9Block Operator
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