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 6218288 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 39552720 epoch_slot_no: 67920 block_no: 6218111 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 35594 time: 2021-09-08 16:36:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa3f2b174a2d58c867b9a09b945aa8c138a4f691f08c5e8be89074edacaf04eBlock Operator
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