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 6205588 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39289198 epoch_slot_no: 236398 block_no: 6205411 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 1386 time: 2021-09-05 15:24:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x678a428088c1ac4e36513b47437db76dc284dd0155321f9bd4a7074d81d37fa3Block Operator
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