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 6206296 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 39304252 epoch_slot_no: 251452 block_no: 6206119 slot_leader_id: 4562285 size: 62124 time: 2021-09-05 19:35:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe785037a50995968addb289bd8a73c58d927f4f73e935d97adc917ce9240d7a5Block Operator
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