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 6306847 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41348185 epoch_slot_no: 135385 block_no: 6306670 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 4564 time: 2021-09-29 11:21:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e470dcac9055b19d83c30edb22ec58b2ee277f5b9dc83a4a832f6f9c539bebBlock Operator
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