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 6218780 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39562949 epoch_slot_no: 78149 block_no: 6218603 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 20393 time: 2021-09-08 19:27:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532605159f230a595f38771ac8ed25b1f75ca80e0e6084f003bce6919fdd1112Block Operator
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