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 6291044 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 41033326 epoch_slot_no: 252526 block_no: 6290867 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 19883 time: 2021-09-25 19:53:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59bd99b0fa4e5a2064e85c54146c359a53bbd508af8017c131d69c6faf47873Block Operator
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