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 6200290 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39180635 epoch_slot_no: 127835 block_no: 6200113 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 4615 time: 2021-09-04 09:15:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfe9c8c68134bf038f4d0ef6bb5d00d0a81ac99f2a3e6e5a84e273c1ab974d85Block Operator
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