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 6200336 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 39181627 epoch_slot_no: 128827 block_no: 6200159 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 34316 time: 2021-09-04 09:31:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0874ac2af8d44a128410704a4abf8481b38289e5cf1a188a925af87dd0dbc055Block Operator
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