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 6282857 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40863570 epoch_slot_no: 82770 block_no: 6282680 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 5062 time: 2021-09-23 20:44:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53ef15345888aaef4aec7a40022ccbeca5612e2bf0fe4a014aefc9b617734315Block Operator
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