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 6201861 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 39212233 epoch_slot_no: 159433 block_no: 6201684 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 51484 time: 2021-09-04 18:02:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f5282ce5dbcfa676adf670c4eea8d92df8af56c677243db5b1b322c3f98c79aBlock Operator
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