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 6285174 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40910927 epoch_slot_no: 130127 block_no: 6284997 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 4894 time: 2021-09-24 09:53:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c3b5ae0dc47c1ab43c70135ae23b435a3b5d94bfadb1a3986d02ca211da1cbaBlock Operator
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