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 6283084 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40867800 epoch_slot_no: 87000 block_no: 6282907 slot_leader_id: 5881880 size: 17654 time: 2021-09-23 21:54:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3155fae14065fd1fe33b7d48fd7cebfd09f65c1efb0f9c529706eaff2aea6b51Block Operator
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