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 6208481 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39349654 epoch_slot_no: 296854 block_no: 6208304 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 8914 time: 2021-09-06 08:12:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0d464fe7206c34f6dfadcb48b7e7dfdfb8f4a52bb07be405a711b29c8776a2Block Operator
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