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 6209298 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 39367823 epoch_slot_no: 315023 block_no: 6209121 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 17517 time: 2021-09-06 13:15:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6151d590e69338961a677157d16a777baa99de5547d80b2bf862ed2f2e7e0e26Block Operator
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