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 6304385 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41300458 epoch_slot_no: 87658 block_no: 6304208 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 18781 time: 2021-09-28 22:05:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb693f0a6916491379c9fad726f543f52e19df95e13e90b376212f6c1af33f101Block Operator
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