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 6205380 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39284561 epoch_slot_no: 231761 block_no: 6205203 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 8706 time: 2021-09-05 14:07:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9a206f3fa21aa7876aaf61baf3accff16fd5968401968ac99ff524ee731d372Block Operator
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