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 6206201 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39302178 epoch_slot_no: 249378 block_no: 6206024 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 15975 time: 2021-09-05 19:01:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a7b46e0a582dcf2b0a0a758d9aaac294d6421d17d51110cb69bb08ffc83e22Block Operator
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