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 6295171 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 41115176 epoch_slot_no: 334376 block_no: 6294994 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 14094 time: 2021-09-26 18:37:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e4f05b0920e3d931e17a16a2dfa3156a8bd610d62a36a1b8a823e50a22ae0ddBlock Operator
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