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 6307195 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 41355287 epoch_slot_no: 142487 block_no: 6307018 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 8812 time: 2021-09-29 13:19:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02f34200045665877f0c649d60897139551dcc5b180884e8ba9f27faed5dd027Block Operator
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