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 6200162 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 39177920 epoch_slot_no: 125120 block_no: 6199985 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 10669 time: 2021-09-04 08:30:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa49cadd5e3f1d67db71ebcfd7d7433c3b8d6ba848343cd4358eeee8a4b25100Block Operator
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