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 6213996 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 39462630 epoch_slot_no: 409830 block_no: 6213819 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 6382 time: 2021-09-07 15:35:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbee37480e0bca9ffe146e9c5fc5d81896503ce369c8712db5df91992882d1c4fBlock Operator
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