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 6218611 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39559236 epoch_slot_no: 74436 block_no: 6218434 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 20263 time: 2021-09-08 18:25:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eabafb3d7846634a8ed1aa70df7ea7a4aa47d9872e8cd40e79fca4debb283aaBlock Operator
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