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 6217620 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39537958 epoch_slot_no: 53158 block_no: 6217443 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 7264 time: 2021-09-08 12:30:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4581ab86f9965d8eec85bd5c22d2237278db0529d65145e550a0e1dfd04a6bBlock Operator
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