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 6287760 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40963078 epoch_slot_no: 182278 block_no: 6287583 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 13774 time: 2021-09-25 00:22:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd77d9d8d956bdafa3d48970a8aa59a072c4cf1a1dcd93f4332d5dca699cfd2dBlock Operator
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