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 6309563 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 41402740 epoch_slot_no: 189940 block_no: 6309386 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 1974 time: 2021-09-30 02:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081acd9318e63441ddb6de9ddd83589954105071c8f3322c348a6c9004cbcac6Block Operator
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