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 6211604 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39415779 epoch_slot_no: 362979 block_no: 6211427 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 8034 time: 2021-09-07 02:34:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1b33c32ff9f45e8c85ce55f3fd8f90c31be31244bf6c7c8799c36fd0df6f02Block Operator
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