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 6286649 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40940980 epoch_slot_no: 160180 block_no: 6286472 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 10234 time: 2021-09-24 18:14:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x920bc4e4ae1a95a6a42ddcd60e5feaa4518a0772f1b3e39c6ebe152e13cb345aBlock Operator
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