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 6281877 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40843918 epoch_slot_no: 63118 block_no: 6281700 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 37930 time: 2021-09-23 15:16:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x441b7bcaec6aa01c4059f549af7c1c2041c2c92825105a6ab67a642b02f0aa7aBlock Operator
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