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 6201454 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39204104 epoch_slot_no: 151304 block_no: 6201277 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 4450 time: 2021-09-04 15:46:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac2ea11880ade48bb6538140e87a80bbd15617f57b89aa8426c9ddc4a6e1312Block Operator
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