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 6210186 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 39386148 epoch_slot_no: 333348 block_no: 6210009 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 63982 time: 2021-09-06 18:20:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48cf17c5104f78423dd104fe6e5f20de79328bbe4b4cd0865beda4576890c8c2Block Operator
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