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 6206033 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39298751 epoch_slot_no: 245951 block_no: 6205856 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 17410 time: 2021-09-05 18:04:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc133ccda833d51c60bc23679f693c593a819ecc5002f8f5f2ae65324fb4e0f44Block Operator
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