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 6262220 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40442816 epoch_slot_no: 94016 block_no: 6262043 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 64299 time: 2021-09-18 23:51:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fb7973c4b91eaed5008f3db6355d1e883990b6121345918a8ffd11bc094fdc0Block Operator
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