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 6217397 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39533166 epoch_slot_no: 48366 block_no: 6217220 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 13932 time: 2021-09-08 11:10:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe237687934dda25a92e397766a07e8585227e4d52b45d30c72b3435fc2253883Block Operator
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