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 6200856 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 39193072 epoch_slot_no: 140272 block_no: 6200679 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 22145 time: 2021-09-04 12:42:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257e4197066cc9da12c1449c5cf3eecf535413e88ed8983d18366f1142280251Block Operator
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