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 6201904 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39213181 epoch_slot_no: 160381 block_no: 6201727 slot_leader_id: 5687906 size: 16025 time: 2021-09-04 18:17:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c658bf69836aa3356c35175eea83831fff3f23148e51aa85ba3ab508f85b0eBlock Operator
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