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 6287163 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40950825 epoch_slot_no: 170025 block_no: 6286986 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 14103 time: 2021-09-24 20:58:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7803396073c70f144e2f77800cc7f5b78e2ace8ccf3c5ee308e1f910e31c0d7Block Operator
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