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 6205836 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 39294141 epoch_slot_no: 241341 block_no: 6205659 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 23014 time: 2021-09-05 16:47:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef8bbafb422c0e1b5f6d6a27c6556a67226638672231220e7f0acb3a38e127eBlock Operator
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