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 6283026 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 40866773 epoch_slot_no: 85973 block_no: 6282849 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 21046 time: 2021-09-23 21:37:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffcc7705b1ed03b16096e6d3a2b795e66befa4b1cd439f1b6b91568fccdff0eBlock Operator
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