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 6288087 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 40970203 epoch_slot_no: 189403 block_no: 6287910 slot_leader_id: 4563114 size: 63503 time: 2021-09-25 02:21:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99cc121d4c63a108b7a1b8d289426dd0946d72d3c1835658e5f8de7b395d1768Block Operator
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