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 6209928 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 39381079 epoch_slot_no: 328279 block_no: 6209751 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 19027 time: 2021-09-06 16:56:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef2b3ef3e5f441314c14d23f4d93ceb0f7a8089a438db3b4dc1932c21368a17Block Operator
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