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 6284982 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40907084 epoch_slot_no: 126284 block_no: 6284805 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 5632 time: 2021-09-24 08:49:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3b94a1eccbaf411a5f39cfa293044791e543c7673f2bdb76afabb41809d2ed4Block Operator
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