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 6210246 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 39387287 epoch_slot_no: 334487 block_no: 6210069 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 48563 time: 2021-09-06 18:39:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc20411b4c50fd1debce124971b538cc54ba74b3568b14317c14319b40e9f1335Block Operator
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