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 6295337 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 41119085 epoch_slot_no: 338285 block_no: 6295160 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 59278 time: 2021-09-26 19:42:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc18ed293d85e435025a659d3f43417176d3b945dbb6deb28798658098974ceBlock Operator
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