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 6209657 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39375379 epoch_slot_no: 322579 block_no: 6209480 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 8769 time: 2021-09-06 15:21:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c308e80a15587e263a508ccedc50ba7de11828ec8b1f43ce652058c3e31f1fBlock Operator
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