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 6287306 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40953514 epoch_slot_no: 172714 block_no: 6287129 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 25544 time: 2021-09-24 21:43:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd164fef09f37244ac5a63cf8611364ecf7a9c824be4d92760e85cdf522b7089Block Operator
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