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 6281139 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40828752 epoch_slot_no: 47952 block_no: 6280962 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 31722 time: 2021-09-23 11:04:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd7a45226e0cbe3c8564c6cbde3a00e798d7c011bc04a2c9b0d0c911e4f42256Block Operator
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