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 6281342 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40832870 epoch_slot_no: 52070 block_no: 6281165 slot_leader_id: 5870905 size: 6450 time: 2021-09-23 12:12:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03dc9f618653291d79988e94a0b2865c7be05990228fdee0ad21f1aafb20c418Block Operator
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