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 6302126 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 41255220 epoch_slot_no: 42420 block_no: 6301949 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 12945 time: 2021-09-28 09:31:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17c497d021afd66482d32e9b35fd15855ad77a306f37c904e0bdb4d6dbbed48Block Operator
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