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 6285494 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40917454 epoch_slot_no: 136654 block_no: 6285317 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 614 time: 2021-09-24 11:42:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe83c66e946dc3d729898c54b9eeca584f922995265d5d8d2ff9b675fa687398cBlock Operator
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