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 6287646 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40960823 epoch_slot_no: 180023 block_no: 6287469 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 64239 time: 2021-09-24 23:45:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x615c15ed59323ea4d7210dcbd5103be4b0936bb530baa7f3dba389ff1c827451Block Operator
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