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 6284440 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40895842 epoch_slot_no: 115042 block_no: 6284263 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 19353 time: 2021-09-24 05:42:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee66ab4673a2395cdd5a43fd2b24313e43ef1c85ecc32d20c06c36ffc1d56c4eBlock Operator
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