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 6201447 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39203930 epoch_slot_no: 151130 block_no: 6201270 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 7290 time: 2021-09-04 15:43:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6e14472bdaf44e22aa0fb7ca66734a3326e0cba4429a3462c839c948d18d86Block Operator
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