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 6281839 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40843067 epoch_slot_no: 62267 block_no: 6281662 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 30858 time: 2021-09-23 15:02:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc04c5f173f9c299fa97598e6d410663bd4b32d72ff5f019cb3e8b7febf8beeb5Block Operator
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