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 6213274 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39448438 epoch_slot_no: 395638 block_no: 6213097 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 8407 time: 2021-09-07 11:38:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f1d21152565482291fc9f0328ae96ec22b4bb5ec0c7ee23adecf23baaed9292Block Operator
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