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 6205197 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39281128 epoch_slot_no: 228328 block_no: 6205020 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 26997 time: 2021-09-05 13:10:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233605a1902fb9e1dd202c85f93d5253b04499f97fa483d0a0bc04c20286536cBlock Operator
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