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 6215334 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39490822 epoch_slot_no: 6022 block_no: 6215157 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 4881 time: 2021-09-07 23:25:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5484fdc0cad8f138a137f841c65ae2065235dd9d639e149b3e98a3a43ba722Block Operator
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