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 6206661 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39312182 epoch_slot_no: 259382 block_no: 6206484 slot_leader_id: 4585442 size: 5912 time: 2021-09-05 21:47:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91cf900c79b3e73e2aa50da0392742f3049a6bc594a850038c2838c8557823e8Block Operator
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