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 6205785 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39293061 epoch_slot_no: 240261 block_no: 6205608 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 18198 time: 2021-09-05 16:29:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdda7712e950b12cb66225ca88aa758acea025d5eacbf5895facb1d322b5ba09Block Operator
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