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 6204781 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39272494 epoch_slot_no: 219694 block_no: 6204604 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 16086 time: 2021-09-05 10:46:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x219f897f75d14acdb717c1e2eece26d35d00966b4bb100a096c76e805471c6f6Block Operator
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