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 6288873 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40986943 epoch_slot_no: 206143 block_no: 6288696 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 16824 time: 2021-09-25 07:00:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b1b0e5166c6f5667fe3a30b66c6b98695991dea401ac7f93be396906dcb50cBlock Operator
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