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 6214247 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 39468170 epoch_slot_no: 415370 block_no: 6214070 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 63874 time: 2021-09-07 17:07:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357a02eb7d8548286240dc2057898eabc6e416407a9ca9a638f92f3fe098bfcaBlock Operator
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