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 6301748 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41247723 epoch_slot_no: 34923 block_no: 6301571 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 10776 time: 2021-09-28 07:26:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41cd894b1c7796a3662f05e5a80772597f17fc005ddfb99ac1d12da41d8492aBlock Operator
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