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 6200453 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 39184113 epoch_slot_no: 131313 block_no: 6200276 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 22450 time: 2021-09-04 10:13:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x284e30508be1d2ead722f76ec5133ad65cf76d64fe4ee145477c34871a70bd84Block Operator
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