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 6210918 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 39401763 epoch_slot_no: 348963 block_no: 6210741 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 57725 time: 2021-09-06 22:40:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76224c7899ee9c5885ad124ed37329e7d6f54427513878686369564780750a04Block Operator
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