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 6281700 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40839917 epoch_slot_no: 59117 block_no: 6281523 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 24466 time: 2021-09-23 14:10:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4389e2e7d4fe0e93c083e70ed826b5dc0ae300a8c4ef59404fbd9b57f50810fbBlock Operator
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