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 6305313 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 41318227 epoch_slot_no: 105427 block_no: 6305136 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 37028 time: 2021-09-29 03:01:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf32f7c1fb0c02a619acfdb8bd6f020b3c486aec8c1be345dc638449cb17a40aBlock Operator
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