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 6209217 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39365981 epoch_slot_no: 313181 block_no: 6209040 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 6421 time: 2021-09-06 12:44:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa772ac5a92919437920ebcfbd76ce572eea0b6873a6786d66c68596e7ef78b4fBlock Operator
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