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 6205910 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39296080 epoch_slot_no: 243280 block_no: 6205733 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 2333 time: 2021-09-05 17:19:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99bbb1d1bb277f95cfc4e8451d618cb7c6087d8e0a1a00c1665b806f17608af6Block Operator
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