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 6212137 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 39426109 epoch_slot_no: 373309 block_no: 6211960 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 15946 time: 2021-09-07 05:26:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x387753d37288f0e89be7f0970afea37b8e93eda7238a9ed3c7a0cb0aabbce9e4Block Operator
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