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 6218862 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 39564591 epoch_slot_no: 79791 block_no: 6218685 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 15423 time: 2021-09-08 19:54:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004da82aa82067cf25dfe60ac6e314ed7c2ae4f21c70d8358c323820a3eafb7cBlock Operator
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