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 6307816 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41367394 epoch_slot_no: 154594 block_no: 6307639 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 4570 time: 2021-09-29 16:41:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2314e566128d03f8e12b8421408602c262fe1ff90098efb9aa36fbbec07c04Block Operator
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