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 6309580 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 41403053 epoch_slot_no: 190253 block_no: 6309403 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 34490 time: 2021-09-30 02:35:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9023a201f2b61e425af4d0af3f4243a6eeb9e7d8edafa1cd8d24c95a16d08f97Block Operator
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