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 6208780 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 39357071 epoch_slot_no: 304271 block_no: 6208603 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 48776 time: 2021-09-06 10:16:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec264f8aa06242b6ecdaa3f0dc33d12e0865556c206c7de58029da96598c16c7Block Operator
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