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 6290326 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41018685 epoch_slot_no: 237885 block_no: 6290149 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 10006 time: 2021-09-25 15:49:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa392a65ae2a5f431a33f1f95e1a04d3bcee1f102f2c3a251c8e589b38bda49bdBlock Operator
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