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 6283347 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40873884 epoch_slot_no: 93084 block_no: 6283170 slot_leader_id: 4652110 size: 7811 time: 2021-09-23 23:36:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e8b597a3ddc70affc576f9f6532b61067452c1ba44982fedecbbb2f925bf0f0Block Operator
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