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 6286161 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40931060 epoch_slot_no: 150260 block_no: 6285984 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 17308 time: 2021-09-24 15:29:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6203057bab38dc7faf9b3d3b3b7747318c84bbdcb14d8af076d82f5a1304d9eaBlock Operator
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