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 6284787 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40902885 epoch_slot_no: 122085 block_no: 6284610 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 6032 time: 2021-09-24 07:39:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1bb58a467e9c4658283563c10f41142f47f1f6fc60c0404017a33b365aaf99Block Operator
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