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 6301787 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 41248488 epoch_slot_no: 35688 block_no: 6301610 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 1099 time: 2021-09-28 07:39:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab18c6818f7b479af9094194fec0be88c2642de3c24c6090a40d7999015d7c0Block Operator
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