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 6288725 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40984171 epoch_slot_no: 203371 block_no: 6288548 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 5272 time: 2021-09-25 06:14:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32498dc92d4a1da7372d833e5404b85961f8332cd04176efaab7e0298ef0f76Block Operator
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