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 6215446 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 39493255 epoch_slot_no: 8455 block_no: 6215269 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 54838 time: 2021-09-08 00:05:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bef49f3ca9e49e82195bce7f7967a3aa3a51ca14929d8b5fec32608e29ea804Block Operator
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