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 6209698 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 39376303 epoch_slot_no: 323503 block_no: 6209521 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 42568 time: 2021-09-06 15:36:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9267f518d22156ef173408c44ce22097c2cfa1b9e7500caeef7a9d6942172e22Block Operator
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