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 6307146 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 41354090 epoch_slot_no: 141290 block_no: 6306969 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 12609 time: 2021-09-29 12:59:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd974a6f01185668f4a7cbdd77b2576772eb3f5868248c5d6368a816a65b33f84Block Operator
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