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 6212549 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 39434038 epoch_slot_no: 381238 block_no: 6212372 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 21416 time: 2021-09-07 07:38:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x477c447da212404f3266911e7490bb942325c768266a918b83042f1dd9b1c5b3Block Operator
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