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 6287231 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40952115 epoch_slot_no: 171315 block_no: 6287054 slot_leader_id: 5807947 size: 40384 time: 2021-09-24 21:20:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5babc918701fbfd6aafaedcd3a3e3eebb4a09503c0b7938e8d7f3652f374631eBlock Operator
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