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 6209291 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39367712 epoch_slot_no: 314912 block_no: 6209114 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 1978 time: 2021-09-06 13:13:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b77b3d1dea1f8b42e6917339671242144cb9df582e41bb897e16a20f25b601dBlock Operator
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