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 6214361 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 91 slot_no: 39470833 epoch_slot_no: 418033 block_no: 6214184 slot_leader_id: 5953199 size: 51587 time: 2021-09-07 17:52:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x410b07c3ce5af6a2d8f166036dc917a1373395d90ccd3ac15468b5637f2522f5Block Operator
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