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 6281661 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40839293 epoch_slot_no: 58493 block_no: 6281484 slot_leader_id: 4982901 size: 14877 time: 2021-09-23 13:59:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19d76444072ba15f6ee871fbd7537f8c3275bb9250b7368e9ff3c3bad6e1e4aBlock Operator
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