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 6286497 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40937957 epoch_slot_no: 157157 block_no: 6286320 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 4895 time: 2021-09-24 17:24:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59396add5c4a4cfe858aab45b9f880f426d6206a3b192f767b2e05b9b0e18aadBlock Operator
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