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 6202566 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39226831 epoch_slot_no: 174031 block_no: 6202389 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 3821 time: 2021-09-04 22:05:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4bf459d7c1c04d9d4beb28a451d59402126d6e78a9ef637728a82b3a33cd4aBlock Operator
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