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 6207246 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 39324364 epoch_slot_no: 271564 block_no: 6207069 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 29020 time: 2021-09-06 01:10:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb975185bc22e3089eb4f9a081e34c440f2b84e3236d34cd227c3885e33dd8bebBlock Operator
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