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 6285551 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40918568 epoch_slot_no: 137768 block_no: 6285374 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 3317 time: 2021-09-24 12:00:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a40d42bf8916649191e4e88712cad4815f17f9f08e6a15d5d031f77e3a3bd3Block Operator
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