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 6289124 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40992681 epoch_slot_no: 211881 block_no: 6288947 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 4405 time: 2021-09-25 08:36:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03054efefc8d0ade9baf43c58a64940f73e36eee8adb799bb4e6d99f184776a1Block Operator
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