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 6305268 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 41317493 epoch_slot_no: 104693 block_no: 6305091 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 5357 time: 2021-09-29 02:49:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765684a09b059c2895d358da32a8001c14423326d845516af52ced2e84102bc9Block Operator
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