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 6217170 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39528210 epoch_slot_no: 43410 block_no: 6216993 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 4156 time: 2021-09-08 09:48:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbca1ca507d5acd45d8d9d46a15e8ff3e34d7bdd3ccdfcaa3feba6bc95d449cBlock Operator
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