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 6215344 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 39491089 epoch_slot_no: 6289 block_no: 6215167 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 50996 time: 2021-09-07 23:29:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7024939d59812c5abf7508a5a9d4ae2727da7d0a36a417bfa21cd8fecd5ac77aBlock Operator
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