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 6209528 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39372995 epoch_slot_no: 320195 block_no: 6209351 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 8357 time: 2021-09-06 14:41:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3074400c388b99195b74da308fb4a1cd1ecb4ed4ccea35debef9606be44ab465Block Operator
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