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 6287534 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40958246 epoch_slot_no: 177446 block_no: 6287357 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 58840 time: 2021-09-24 23:02:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee52504e488cd8f6bb220bd4e76cb5a8eeeb28266bbffdeca675a76ad07a240aBlock Operator
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