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 6280125 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40808817 epoch_slot_no: 28017 block_no: 6279948 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 18124 time: 2021-09-23 05:31:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247d99dc404b0ab03f5689ef9e429eecd49326c9c0e9b1068e2b41af1b2d6fe1Block Operator
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