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 6287492 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 109 slot_no: 40957349 epoch_slot_no: 176549 block_no: 6287315 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 63639 time: 2021-09-24 22:47:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf6614c63be81839a7c49f3abd4daad925285c8dea002f4187fd3ffab073e942Block Operator
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