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 6284244 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40891923 epoch_slot_no: 111123 block_no: 6284067 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 7212 time: 2021-09-24 04:36:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59bfd3da04a01b984081f6b3f8f972e6ab91f408c77235eeff3485bc9babc24dBlock Operator
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