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 6213831 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 39459639 epoch_slot_no: 406839 block_no: 6213654 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 19804 time: 2021-09-07 14:45:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3a51826f48f72a16ea407cfefbd5a5d2f28d0b91edcb8c9da7fd74272cff81Block Operator
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