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 6285624 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40919841 epoch_slot_no: 139041 block_no: 6285447 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 2686 time: 2021-09-24 12:22:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa842136a2c88b71757639e9a71674d89d0d047ffcb67190973d9a45dc0ab95Block Operator
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