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 6285139 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40910238 epoch_slot_no: 129438 block_no: 6284962 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 6882 time: 2021-09-24 09:42:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe081decaa3c297b70de40aacea74112fa4fb36e9e5f00fd666f7529ea4d4877Block Operator
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