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 6286889 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40945578 epoch_slot_no: 164778 block_no: 6286712 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 21612 time: 2021-09-24 19:31:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba17b7f8aebdfa28229580236bf50425c0d12e12c54cb1468492e53a16ae40a9Block Operator
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