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 6205273 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39282406 epoch_slot_no: 229606 block_no: 6205096 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 11014 time: 2021-09-05 13:31:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e5c09960828ac32fbf6008628f0445bf7688ea128b37374c97a5daf9fb485d8Block Operator
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