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 6209765 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 39377637 epoch_slot_no: 324837 block_no: 6209588 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 30204 time: 2021-09-06 15:58:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4797ee50ee2a3b2ab0e30f2316cd30ef67ad6b3adb20cd317043a34a0948abBlock Operator
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