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 6308212 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 41375104 epoch_slot_no: 162304 block_no: 6308035 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 10521 time: 2021-09-29 18:49:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe6c4e89c8a4190965d5706c02c3f9e86cfd6e874a3f5ba2734066f83848e407Block Operator
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