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 6210257 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 39387592 epoch_slot_no: 334792 block_no: 6210080 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 62799 time: 2021-09-06 18:44:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d208acec4663df7fca887521b260d502b2e27f962199a7173b4b4f7b90ed21Block Operator
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