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 6292961 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41071972 epoch_slot_no: 291172 block_no: 6292784 slot_leader_id: 5723193 size: 6817 time: 2021-09-26 06:37:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d3d818a726b00607d5f0f80fbadded0a9558b3c87e27b91787e6bd371da033Block Operator
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