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 6283226 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 40871423 epoch_slot_no: 90623 block_no: 6283049 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 32603 time: 2021-09-23 22:55:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6242fc1680344e6fedaf6175756580dacaf62d31439adde04d1909ce10fd0feBlock Operator
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