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 6209567 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39373854 epoch_slot_no: 321054 block_no: 6209390 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 7218 time: 2021-09-06 14:55:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa78953cca45bfc9da6c0b15acd33930f802f63f8129b4b8cdb5641c160caac11Block Operator
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