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 6218602 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39559071 epoch_slot_no: 74271 block_no: 6218425 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 15220 time: 2021-09-08 18:22:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b75ed53e74433b0963f566349388caf0ee08f2f3458e02a2d83171d46cb1164Block Operator
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