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 6217597 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39537474 epoch_slot_no: 52674 block_no: 6217420 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 7695 time: 2021-09-08 12:22:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d00d17e1e83b5222da34510332f1ca13c5a45872e17effd965b45e1dcd87d1Block Operator
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