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 6281438 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40834773 epoch_slot_no: 53973 block_no: 6281261 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 14351 time: 2021-09-23 12:44:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14584a6b11e6ad6ddf14c1ef5595515660d4ba1a6a33175a6d9f6246029252d0Block Operator
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