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 6288808 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40985805 epoch_slot_no: 205005 block_no: 6288631 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 2548 time: 2021-09-25 06:41:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba958ac364544d94621f1d2dccb80a18bc403fbd082aced3c3b24879d55eaf2Block Operator
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