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 6282510 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40856854 epoch_slot_no: 76054 block_no: 6282333 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 7167 time: 2021-09-23 18:52:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d569e4163ecb6cd9a6e5a3af7045ee57354888efb56ca8e54f53d6e2a2904aBlock Operator
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