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 6208482 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39349664 epoch_slot_no: 296864 block_no: 6208305 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 1546 time: 2021-09-06 08:12:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c448162ad8e00d6b14678b004e8b3a648f16e987f9cffbbbf066ea616891b73Block Operator
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