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 6289946 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 117 slot_no: 41010107 epoch_slot_no: 229307 block_no: 6289769 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 63812 time: 2021-09-25 13:26:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15649783258fc8bb4dced84160c09fbf8e1ee21e5ef641f416cd4240aa56b832Block Operator
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