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 6288642 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40982223 epoch_slot_no: 201423 block_no: 6288465 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 12290 time: 2021-09-25 05:41:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606694b7e989d3f82db22ec8c0ef564a76e5f0d52a8d29d3abcb8da6a43dbd72Block Operator
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