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 6308336 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 41377457 epoch_slot_no: 164657 block_no: 6308159 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 9176 time: 2021-09-29 19:29:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb574639287204380db3efeb43228929a20847418537db033b013761ad2b6730eBlock Operator
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