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 6286672 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40941352 epoch_slot_no: 160552 block_no: 6286495 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 29150 time: 2021-09-24 18:20:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ef2dcf24b5502dae6088d377bd29b2771c33a742e3a178990a0e6de4c5e18cBlock Operator
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