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 6208290 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39345557 epoch_slot_no: 292757 block_no: 6208113 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 5083 time: 2021-09-06 07:04:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b4871347b7e92f97378a77e98d25e2921b08c4f96fbdf19214a15e5c1f14665Block Operator
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