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 6287857 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40965303 epoch_slot_no: 184503 block_no: 6287680 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 40573 time: 2021-09-25 00:59:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6096a7a21a52e7c7e27f6c5828bd03ce797fbdb8d1ba785ed375c8ae36612f6Block Operator
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