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 6296546 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 41143632
epoch_slot_no: 362832
block_no: 6296369
slot_leader_id: 4555571
size: 8367
time: 2021-09-27 02:32:03
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x735286fe2410b1d453c5d5a9198cebe70fb2454e42ab6115db8fbfbe6f20486b
Block Operator
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