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 6205376 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39284496 epoch_slot_no: 231696 block_no: 6205199 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 2976 time: 2021-09-05 14:06:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e512217077bdd05d8dbedc9c0d7cc76c57333cb59425f37a602cc42d4558f42Block Operator
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