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 6210458 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 39392030 epoch_slot_no: 339230 block_no: 6210281 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 33483 time: 2021-09-06 19:58:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bed1c7cfe62b22eea2abdd4cdcbc6a8d740628bd384c08951a782a9c179cfd1Block Operator
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