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 6214283 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39468837 epoch_slot_no: 416037 block_no: 6214106 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 21532 time: 2021-09-07 17:18:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb5ff78ede2d30632677ec2ae52a1e86981b5995cad78cf682c075c6a8cd000Block Operator
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