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 6280385 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40814046 epoch_slot_no: 33246 block_no: 6280208 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 18028 time: 2021-09-23 06:58:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0e9fdc5a99a9dc57f3632fe04d168ab2d46df13677d0b636e10de4e940395dBlock Operator
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