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 6209632 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39374926 epoch_slot_no: 322126 block_no: 6209455 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 6755 time: 2021-09-06 15:13:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37780f75320e3035383f5c430fa9b8051e0ba12d37ff6c3b649cf95028df23b5Block Operator
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