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 6215937 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39503579 epoch_slot_no: 18779 block_no: 6215760 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 3918 time: 2021-09-08 02:57:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dac7c217da1827b7d58651a805e0d5c17d0845e6f6638247d41eb89835dcfeeBlock Operator
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