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 6305068 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41313429 epoch_slot_no: 100629 block_no: 6304891 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 4989 time: 2021-09-29 01:42:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd70c05efa3c4701f97cc7e7c0203a6d3c72dee8719ce09f4cea28074a215a47Block Operator
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