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 6209568 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 39373874 epoch_slot_no: 321074 block_no: 6209391 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 20428 time: 2021-09-06 14:56:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b3afa264bbd4a0751e94805ae74d5706dc7d9f61fa008c0a5bcc7d80fe5364Block Operator
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