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 6211053 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 39404536 epoch_slot_no: 351736 block_no: 6210876 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 43513 time: 2021-09-06 23:27:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee856d82fc9b83a2f2fe5e25ec01d589d54cb262a41b70a7828459072395eaaBlock Operator
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