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 6288807 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40985796 epoch_slot_no: 204996 block_no: 6288630 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 9055 time: 2021-09-25 06:41:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75a0809e7134435bc3b1a2af196fd404a06fd52f830d2f1174de094d71024fbcBlock Operator
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