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 6287243 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 40952402 epoch_slot_no: 171602 block_no: 6287066 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 38257 time: 2021-09-24 21:24:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00bf879639e7d8a2eedcd5398cd5494c6807ba3e8c4ed6e3e406215b15d61a1Block Operator
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