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 6212597 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39434961 epoch_slot_no: 382161 block_no: 6212420 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 5981 time: 2021-09-07 07:54:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78037a3dc96bffde85e52ba9bd441a401869f214624df349aae18d4bf05b1bafBlock Operator
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