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 6208115 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39341956 epoch_slot_no: 289156 block_no: 6207938 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 7895 time: 2021-09-06 06:04:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116a9faad6b1d2d8d3d83be7a262782b988daa7cec995c41a54a41a4333f3af2Block Operator
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