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 6290647 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 41025345 epoch_slot_no: 244545 block_no: 6290470 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 44997 time: 2021-09-25 17:40:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16d592a64105e9a65f3ccbf61396e4ff05f281ed308a314524745b46b7dd5e92Block Operator
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