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 6200886 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39193611 epoch_slot_no: 140811 block_no: 6200709 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 13975 time: 2021-09-04 12:51:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a1b49221c57e9c1adde2238c66a667106148a661ba53daccf1fabf39e2ca76Block Operator
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