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 6206999 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39319208 epoch_slot_no: 266408 block_no: 6206822 slot_leader_id: 5445536 size: 6466 time: 2021-09-05 23:44:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b76ae4d8aef0fc5ea7972a40eabf63aeec14d1777e84161f6dd889c3b9cd66Block Operator
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