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 6304331 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 41299601 epoch_slot_no: 86801 block_no: 6304154 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 9881 time: 2021-09-28 21:51:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cfe4676744fdb50e7aa9524d895c5e0a190e75375e4e29c0cf224bc155eadcfBlock Operator
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