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 6307623 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41363310 epoch_slot_no: 150510 block_no: 6307446 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 22284 time: 2021-09-29 15:33:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629a7d385acec9f756017cfcae3f9f195f0111bcb0761606869c909b468fd740Block Operator
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