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 6305928 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41330375 epoch_slot_no: 117575 block_no: 6305751 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 10085 time: 2021-09-29 06:24:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x937f9b3a689764c9beb4a7f57beef815a06dd50e95a0384a8b849c1f9fca0652Block Operator
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