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 6290593 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 41024177 epoch_slot_no: 243377 block_no: 6290416 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 63997 time: 2021-09-25 17:21:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4f6560be2c70a383f41ad852496de5c61d0f6fbd9c30449e3ef4abe84b4fb0Block Operator
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