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 6304389 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 41300514 epoch_slot_no: 87714 block_no: 6304212 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 902 time: 2021-09-28 22:06:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51bd619b893902e19d226ba955908a08eabceee134547f0179565429d8e11d3dBlock Operator
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