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 6283718 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40881278 epoch_slot_no: 100478 block_no: 6283541 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 22230 time: 2021-09-24 01:39:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1634db875d28bb5a4c1649a70f51b7c39aa7171e34868d9e46a0badf5fb3daa1Block Operator
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