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 6289997 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41011108 epoch_slot_no: 230308 block_no: 6289820 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 16135 time: 2021-09-25 13:43:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0642af6e18efb0f392fa8ad865f8f8df17c01607c9f760bf901dd6dad6aa2798Block Operator
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