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 6285862 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40924597 epoch_slot_no: 143797 block_no: 6285685 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 3870 time: 2021-09-24 13:41:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7234a3f68b6d931c089abce318adcf1fd0731c66e9ed1408641343b4544fedBlock Operator
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