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 6289785 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 133 slot_no: 41006243 epoch_slot_no: 225443 block_no: 6289608 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 62032 time: 2021-09-25 12:22:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x037fbcea365eb4663615bba2b39b01b3699f2e063da8f67a0c581c454584c176Block Operator
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