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 6209066 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39362785 epoch_slot_no: 309985 block_no: 6208889 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 12090 time: 2021-09-06 11:51:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6158701b58b71001781406bc19012dda9cd3f94d2523b8f05bae97a40e72756cBlock Operator
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