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 6285577 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40919064 epoch_slot_no: 138264 block_no: 6285400 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 9417 time: 2021-09-24 12:09:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2105f6efca5ae966525133c67280d1b29c6ffc476977be654d2ef844cbed688fBlock Operator
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