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 6287007 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40947977 epoch_slot_no: 167177 block_no: 6286830 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 34138 time: 2021-09-24 20:11:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebc7145a65aecaeb9da819fb35a49276c5d237f2ef30b3e1d41e86c206f9badBlock Operator
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