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 6288859 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40986631 epoch_slot_no: 205831 block_no: 6288682 slot_leader_id: 4860531 size: 3413 time: 2021-09-25 06:55:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceca2224f4e1b2e2f7390fa6d9ee47150fd1ab6f45ab1852b8eef8498a9d04bfBlock Operator
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