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 6288305 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40974594 epoch_slot_no: 193794 block_no: 6288128 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 15491 time: 2021-09-25 03:34:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x235f1fae24f6026594cefb57c43d70727e62ef435da5b2f5b5d4551ed2ecb491Block Operator
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