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 6209343 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 39368961 epoch_slot_no: 316161 block_no: 6209166 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 37121 time: 2021-09-06 13:34:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa34297e810f6f848e2744aeb8a59fedf31f21e90f28bd00c9973465cfa5434eBlock Operator
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