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 6206892 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39317338 epoch_slot_no: 264538 block_no: 6206715 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 12786 time: 2021-09-05 23:13:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa6a2edd130bb6e5dd81c6188747c5a92742da7f5b2e4fd456567cd0be61c16Block Operator
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