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 6308889 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41388405 epoch_slot_no: 175605 block_no: 6308712 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 10773 time: 2021-09-29 22:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4332a8a9af957d5a6ba11136f9aad04289c5e4b13aec1976ab179a3dddb88c79Block Operator
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