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 6303937 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 41291834 epoch_slot_no: 79034 block_no: 6303760 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 6682 time: 2021-09-28 19:42:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb63ec76f74f9a971370ff0f81115f17a3c4b37f16f781f407a95200da30ca5aeBlock Operator
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