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 6308267 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 41376026 epoch_slot_no: 163226 block_no: 6308090 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 50652 time: 2021-09-29 19:05:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9584fbfc4bde148af697f98efb1421c589e535fb8eed51c1008480f2f3b10660Block Operator
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