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 6200788 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39191458 epoch_slot_no: 138658 block_no: 6200611 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 17432 time: 2021-09-04 12:15:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fdcdb19d9ef0df24d950996c990778c50996b25b2afca058611ce5a46a92f08Block Operator
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