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 6210234 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 39387083 epoch_slot_no: 334283 block_no: 6210057 slot_leader_id: 6138326 size: 64096 time: 2021-09-06 18:36:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf26f727e509f21082998bc5243d58272d0f88d4c85e1942b391fddacd351870Block Operator
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