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 6213859 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 39459948 epoch_slot_no: 407148 block_no: 6213682 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 23025 time: 2021-09-07 14:50:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206e678f8b89296a7d2414159d856a9d976d436a937d09cabd972689332ff043Block Operator
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