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 6306428 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 41340327 epoch_slot_no: 127527 block_no: 6306251 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 10754 time: 2021-09-29 09:10:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b0a14765c83eb3e3ae305d22835fc46818fe3bf300db73300d5c0ed8427b3dBlock Operator
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