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 6295043 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 41112425 epoch_slot_no: 331625 block_no: 6294866 slot_leader_id: 6148202 size: 59644 time: 2021-09-26 17:51:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f1c6736a8905a500ef16248a0739626358211f45fa0c574dce8fd869ed7808cBlock Operator
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