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 6218852 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 39564235 epoch_slot_no: 79435 block_no: 6218675 slot_leader_id: 5015212 size: 14797 time: 2021-09-08 19:48:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x086bce06fcdc131c897583498a9e02f479cff754f5770c8e53666786380802f9Block Operator
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