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 6212682 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39436664 epoch_slot_no: 383864 block_no: 6212505 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 3938 time: 2021-09-07 08:22:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9414f31a28538e3cc1d64d73249e64e1c6fca117d3115bd1639f387bee57f4Block Operator
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