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 6284601 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40898986 epoch_slot_no: 118186 block_no: 6284424 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 789 time: 2021-09-24 06:34:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x644ad95dc07fcf4fe20a5d423d75fffab8f5599f5234dc4ffcc1732a92153fc8Block Operator
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