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 6202479 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39225300 epoch_slot_no: 172500 block_no: 6202302 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 12931 time: 2021-09-04 21:39:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e11a14112593cd96475d5aa8221e31ef26d896d6a8e9603b8b0426711ee0394Block Operator
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