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 6203165 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39239036 epoch_slot_no: 186236 block_no: 6202988 slot_leader_id: 5881880 size: 6771 time: 2021-09-05 01:28:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b508c3dfec53a2a88d8817c18f6d623bc0d7f0c2bd02abcc33cc83190a1faaBlock Operator
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