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 6217188 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39528536 epoch_slot_no: 43736 block_no: 6217011 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 4638 time: 2021-09-08 09:53:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f040df6f9898be5e82f6f1bc08ed0a384588ac1c1b6a797d41bd76c8aa8f65Block Operator
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