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 6309961 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 41411496 epoch_slot_no: 198696 block_no: 6309784 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 15811 time: 2021-09-30 04:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1ee13fa8b9d027a5fd8449b371c95404f3c90a19bab8e1166a6f115b667eacBlock Operator
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