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 6218319 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 39553628 epoch_slot_no: 68828 block_no: 6218142 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 44090 time: 2021-09-08 16:51:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bbdd36ed912736100f64dfd66df0eb403ab7a8628a43e15930cbe7b1c83d64fBlock Operator
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