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 6287849 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40965110 epoch_slot_no: 184310 block_no: 6287672 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 20125 time: 2021-09-25 00:56:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1731b26574b2dc1625201e1abb0747ebda9165d1891a2c35a13511ad560ca840Block Operator
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