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 6287892 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 40966220 epoch_slot_no: 185420 block_no: 6287715 slot_leader_id: 5128287 size: 42178 time: 2021-09-25 01:15:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a69707eea4740ad0da4635b332bd866d2fd50a3a6dbb9fb4d7dbc8fdb60a0c3Block Operator
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