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 6286495 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40937925 epoch_slot_no: 157125 block_no: 6286318 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 9065 time: 2021-09-24 17:23:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa389a637861e100283cd5c007ee80b90ec83927080761fc4a95a8e298a34116Block Operator
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