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 6214102 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39464947 epoch_slot_no: 412147 block_no: 6213925 slot_leader_id: 4737172 size: 13886 time: 2021-09-07 16:13:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac2c268f5aff6b8396157843f6b09fb8e73638bae65ec7d04649cb435b66260Block Operator
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