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 6275184 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 40706386
epoch_slot_no: 357586
block_no: 6275007
slot_leader_id: 4555464
size: 6981
time: 2021-09-22 01:04:37
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xedb6088870a3084f4bcf83cd41fa5005c1582ac1e2ac80095df7debd72d63042
Block Operator
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