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 6211738 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 39418257 epoch_slot_no: 365457 block_no: 6211561 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 39784 time: 2021-09-07 03:15:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b1f25787b6a162d611c13c09110671d116a0c967e13e0b250f9e8a04dd1c46cBlock Operator
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