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 6213704 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 39457071 epoch_slot_no: 404271 block_no: 6213527 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 26361 time: 2021-09-07 14:02:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943ca762fdc37e565f5e0c64c472c069b76edf76ae730c4c39357f7b7735f9cfBlock Operator
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