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 6214691 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39477649 epoch_slot_no: 424849 block_no: 6214514 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 16133 time: 2021-09-07 19:45:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0946750bbbccec8ddcf4a6e471cc7eb43c17e77807d2aa7737ca925491a1b6Block Operator
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