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 6209189 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 39365503 epoch_slot_no: 312703 block_no: 6209012 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 15020 time: 2021-09-06 12:36:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67c4891ebc555ea71f9f00ebaf4502b3b61c319acace8b567b9ca3656593a12eBlock Operator
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