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 6217287 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 39530898 epoch_slot_no: 46098 block_no: 6217110 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 37732 time: 2021-09-08 10:33:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafaf727974e5d7ef62195966acb2ebf68337525c0de8a9aa7681fab7494db9e4Block Operator
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