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 6285678 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40920777 epoch_slot_no: 139977 block_no: 6285501 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 7506 time: 2021-09-24 12:37:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744a3e0d37d0cccd94ff808c4497f34337ab53a7e767cbf37cc5fd8f6b73e4f6Block Operator
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