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 6280629 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40819224 epoch_slot_no: 38424 block_no: 6280452 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 5311 time: 2021-09-23 08:25:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x929a2a2a75c260cbe22235b2f02ccd24a96bd0493a1199107f73620e0227431aBlock Operator
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