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 6284742 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40901840 epoch_slot_no: 121040 block_no: 6284565 slot_leader_id: 6215411 size: 26338 time: 2021-09-24 07:22:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0662bc21a5755d7f69a3d64699e0a8e683fb3da6c5e94c64a4018f634a4c3a48Block Operator
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