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 6284690 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40900877 epoch_slot_no: 120077 block_no: 6284513 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 5645 time: 2021-09-24 07:06:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3434aa1076b4a017fa600ba6a7a9028792dbafb206f27335fdebecb531664e0Block Operator
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