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 6284280 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40892699 epoch_slot_no: 111899 block_no: 6284103 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 8521 time: 2021-09-24 04:49:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442c9343221bb73f53bca368ffdd78506dfdb6f9975af7120664c75a2bec26ccBlock Operator
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