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 6211467 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 39413082 epoch_slot_no: 360282 block_no: 6211290 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 31897 time: 2021-09-07 01:49:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7235ce6743d5983211166438c82ddd5f0c92f6026e40ddf87674c5f5fb9e9126Block Operator
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