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 6308819 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 41387031 epoch_slot_no: 174231 block_no: 6308642 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 10663 time: 2021-09-29 22:08:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7df239b067822f7097b72df485da9a3c22ff86119dbf6951e9777e20f280ba2eBlock Operator
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