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 6280690 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40820452 epoch_slot_no: 39652 block_no: 6280513 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 10139 time: 2021-09-23 08:45:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf259c61dc6c363aae8ecfe8bfa5a0f796af1e009a41a614e1389d7ee108e5cddBlock Operator
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