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 6285877 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40924835 epoch_slot_no: 144035 block_no: 6285700 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 17024 time: 2021-09-24 13:45:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921a669c7538dbfaac751377051e2adb61f57873f0c93fb4628c3f34c631dc90Block Operator
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