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 6308387 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 41378539 epoch_slot_no: 165739 block_no: 6308210 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 62702 time: 2021-09-29 19:47:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7310aadca78cef695f8c7921c63496e1d855982e9443436f41c2069488ecc21Block Operator
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