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 6204135 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39259766 epoch_slot_no: 206966 block_no: 6203958 slot_leader_id: 5984528 size: 14090 time: 2021-09-05 07:14:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee6601714c8c1ac02b096c37e91945155e32fb0bed6046d2ff813379eedc56a7Block Operator
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