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 6287922 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40966920 epoch_slot_no: 186120 block_no: 6287745 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 28948 time: 2021-09-25 01:26:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01efcd3ce67ed53c2b0ae67e2ce9e8ae857d93fb2e21bef44f9357a75a1e1d65Block Operator
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