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 6286238 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40932574 epoch_slot_no: 151774 block_no: 6286061 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 2640 time: 2021-09-24 15:54:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28649e4b1af27ffafeb13280a0e3366054b7f738f5ac4072f19a60008c5b6f6fBlock Operator
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