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 6292349 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 41060283 epoch_slot_no: 279483 block_no: 6292172 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 61174 time: 2021-09-26 03:22:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88bf221d4c983da9c6346c1c85afa8b91e9ac18ee91d92404153850f4963bf00Block Operator
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