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 6209270 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 39367187 epoch_slot_no: 314387 block_no: 6209093 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 40554 time: 2021-09-06 13:04:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x177f14c4151e2c49d27a09647aefe03d57de8000a4c2f729e465c6c4bcb82a53Block Operator
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