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 6285990 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40927311 epoch_slot_no: 146511 block_no: 6285813 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 3391 time: 2021-09-24 14:26:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d71b83ec797bd9ea81f0176c8e095357bdbb50bb5d2fe06b73ca60d1f232778Block Operator
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