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 6209694 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39376224 epoch_slot_no: 323424 block_no: 6209517 slot_leader_id: 4633215 size: 5619 time: 2021-09-06 15:35:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f93069d7bec9e633412b320c808b0868109cb919a50494131584a6895617dacBlock Operator
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