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 6307559 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 41361884 epoch_slot_no: 149084 block_no: 6307382 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 15088 time: 2021-09-29 15:09:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58516d032e5b72e9c49024a81b4f27d7afcb59f5210528fbdf8d3c8fb2437d52Block Operator
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