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 6286092 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40929740 epoch_slot_no: 148940 block_no: 6285915 slot_leader_id: 6276073 size: 37260 time: 2021-09-24 15:07:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2183005be034cf32b8ce67ae2c56fa36200bbd5252a4ab335eb2fa42114d901Block Operator
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