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 6295986 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 41132394 epoch_slot_no: 351594 block_no: 6295809 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 46582 time: 2021-09-26 23:24:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb350d735617470db51728c046e5f408e8c93db9d94b15c8c257c9a3a332bbe95Block Operator
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