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 6305998 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 41331964 epoch_slot_no: 119164 block_no: 6305821 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 12653 time: 2021-09-29 06:50:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb96b63ba9b5f1701aefaa529e4617d4536c05305a2f989bb4217e3797fcaa84aBlock Operator
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