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 6212584 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 39434628 epoch_slot_no: 381828 block_no: 6212407 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 26874 time: 2021-09-07 07:48:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4f1b3ed343ed5f60b0b5f82e761d760820b3436315d00714e126f79fd0afadBlock Operator
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