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 6287178 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40951123 epoch_slot_no: 170323 block_no: 6287001 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 34627 time: 2021-09-24 21:03:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223ad816cddf713c3f9cd755a2611c4adc26d99ec1fb9e89d6d4153b60d0ae9cBlock Operator
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