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 6214505 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 39474061 epoch_slot_no: 421261 block_no: 6214328 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 61174 time: 2021-09-07 18:45:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2740c1f872a1c96abbaa4554910144f8a415a1ae89f42832dc4b4166bd32efBlock Operator
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