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 6287544 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40958397 epoch_slot_no: 177597 block_no: 6287367 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 64143 time: 2021-09-24 23:04:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x066138319111e4496470ffbff623b89d3e5aa0e5ec3f646b15f4c268d4bb45d7Block Operator
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