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 6307373 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 41358501 epoch_slot_no: 145701 block_no: 6307196 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 63258 time: 2021-09-29 14:13:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x362bc493c445896bda57ee71c9f642370d6aa86f67ce73189be45bf6d6e95d8fBlock Operator
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