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 6287048 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40948781 epoch_slot_no: 167981 block_no: 6286871 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 12891 time: 2021-09-24 20:24:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f473525a4566a269d10bd04f9f32e53385ff1af0f3c404ee2ed3dea1d5c797fBlock Operator
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