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 6218021 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 39547138 epoch_slot_no: 62338 block_no: 6217844 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 62963 time: 2021-09-08 15:03:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36cc182fa2a782e6d83068082561b910ea7af955c7a6a1af7414f62963fc521fBlock Operator
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