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 6304357 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41300053 epoch_slot_no: 87253 block_no: 6304180 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 21720 time: 2021-09-28 21:59:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24dc4b95a8b8f446be63ef07c13c8fbf7522e2b4337377fcb903d91287449c8Block Operator
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