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 6215810 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39500762 epoch_slot_no: 15962 block_no: 6215633 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 17251 time: 2021-09-08 02:10:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012d5e09ff086aa6df6ec143e76997c78b850a6c10a34df7cf19679535209f00Block Operator
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