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 6209139 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39364229 epoch_slot_no: 311429 block_no: 6208962 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 8008 time: 2021-09-06 12:15:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb6d050fec5d30772ed2a06e1cae21a5ea2604c7e02b906daf03b00d480e478bBlock Operator
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