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 6289162 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40993407 epoch_slot_no: 212607 block_no: 6288985 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 9602 time: 2021-09-25 08:48:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b591a4cf009e6cdf32a25b1120d5d36dc4a26b4354dbb7333ef7bbf2f678c2Block Operator
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