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 6216510 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39514758 epoch_slot_no: 29958 block_no: 6216333 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 16798 time: 2021-09-08 06:04:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0df06ba3c022ddc2ab2969e7b89c33701751983a7143d8b182ec7a968c89f8Block Operator
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