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 6288015 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40968613 epoch_slot_no: 187813 block_no: 6287838 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 20680 time: 2021-09-25 01:55:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2c3755de536ed1d9f0a0c3292f3fa2e0188acec489809d97bf3fe17c4420dcBlock Operator
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