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 6201663 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39208154 epoch_slot_no: 155354 block_no: 6201486 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 3545 time: 2021-09-04 16:54:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba9ebf442421af50fe34c8fda5345a3f3c166c3798fead2e1b7204daf1bdc8aBlock Operator
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