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 6200553 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39186547 epoch_slot_no: 133747 block_no: 6200376 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 4004 time: 2021-09-04 10:53:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74467f93594dfd3cd56ea164286d50fb4587588c26d5aec41e48fd4df8b94690Block Operator
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