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 6302663 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41265836 epoch_slot_no: 53036 block_no: 6302486 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 12396 time: 2021-09-28 12:28:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b504187d56f7db86e7633f952c98410ebd0d5e1fe4b716940e9b0a64aadbcdBlock Operator
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