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 6308293 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 41376560 epoch_slot_no: 163760 block_no: 6308116 slot_leader_id: 5806757 size: 42491 time: 2021-09-29 19:14:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa830fc1e0e608dc12dca273c9853b0570cd0c96bfdd0beab2a09797b07b226c4Block Operator
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