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 6283399 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40874584 epoch_slot_no: 93784 block_no: 6283222 slot_leader_id: 5760747 size: 11307 time: 2021-09-23 23:47:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d5e0dd98cd022158196c156499e2565f3c8006a7466cc48d6d412ff7c6a2e0Block Operator
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