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 6218326 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 39553783 epoch_slot_no: 68983 block_no: 6218149 slot_leader_id: 4581864 size: 63585 time: 2021-09-08 16:54:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aa6e04a5281addf150caf12d7c74f6345e074c5e40934d8d0fdf3549ccbbbeBlock Operator
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