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 6207564 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39330943 epoch_slot_no: 278143 block_no: 6207387 slot_leader_id: 6207564 size: 2285 time: 2021-09-06 03:00:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22da7a69db0a3eb70c797c08cb92dd4543d8a680698fa6fb62bd03a3b8abbb2dBlock Operator
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