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 6282742 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 104 slot_no: 40861153 epoch_slot_no: 80353 block_no: 6282565 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 62362 time: 2021-09-23 20:04:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd47f4f6a905e3092a83ec695dca0a534e2e3f75a186419cb345e5129823e18eBlock Operator
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