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 6287889 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 40966117 epoch_slot_no: 185317 block_no: 6287712 slot_leader_id: 5087208 size: 62887 time: 2021-09-25 01:13:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf4b01dd6a8102af90abaf5400d24ffc6ddfd8c932145f7b344a4e46ae67a75eBlock Operator
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