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 6205209 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39281335 epoch_slot_no: 228535 block_no: 6205032 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 22267 time: 2021-09-05 13:13:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cfaec59447e34595ee1e6e9cb1b4666ef1934ed2d8bb6a85ea3ad0802402755Block Operator
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