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 6203675 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39249468 epoch_slot_no: 196668 block_no: 6203498 slot_leader_id: 5600213 size: 10634 time: 2021-09-05 04:22:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa803f2c25a7919c19108f205891d02aae91a399232df8e36198381aa6c3bda4Block Operator
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