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 6204708 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39271005 epoch_slot_no: 218205 block_no: 6204531 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 7021 time: 2021-09-05 10:21:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ace57721c8842d58eee1a32cc29e145077ffd809fcb3d3492729d49f275f2beBlock Operator
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