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 6211437 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39412527 epoch_slot_no: 359727 block_no: 6211260 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 12720 time: 2021-09-07 01:40:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700cc872695eb7518943401554a251edb3e97ec91099861030d193e65a4da7aaBlock Operator
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