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 6208657 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 39354212 epoch_slot_no: 301412 block_no: 6208480 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 20902 time: 2021-09-06 09:28:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725bcc078a1d4722b4e2f2768f77d1565454b21eece1960eb486750b07c24e16Block Operator
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