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 6209766 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39377647 epoch_slot_no: 324847 block_no: 6209589 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 15901 time: 2021-09-06 15:58:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa4bd8c6753975d283df7f9b15a2f7c1c866de6f700398f1477af6a94f3dc45Block Operator
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