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 6285217 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40911904 epoch_slot_no: 131104 block_no: 6285040 slot_leader_id: 5799129 size: 10531 time: 2021-09-24 10:09:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b046591617c677e6d963f156d496cf5ccee950ec6573467e11c3c4c50ef7f33Block Operator
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