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 6213065 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39444386 epoch_slot_no: 391586 block_no: 6212888 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 45949 time: 2021-09-07 10:31:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6c3cbaafcb71ea35222f8bb2e2e6860473eecc0ace0c79b93b513f4990ca49Block Operator
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