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 6208618 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 39353159 epoch_slot_no: 300359 block_no: 6208441 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 19752 time: 2021-09-06 09:10:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24f10c70b001cce58833bdc4b89946f39c98e14cdc78beb61e86fb71c1028b56Block Operator
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