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 6218071 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 39548328 epoch_slot_no: 63528 block_no: 6217894 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 63723 time: 2021-09-08 15:23:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0419f34edd749b969bcabf52670c4644cdc962309b525764edb7681467ec28b7Block Operator
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