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 6219038 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 39568194 epoch_slot_no: 83394 block_no: 6218861 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 63762 time: 2021-09-08 20:54:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a8b6d4c0e4b12cea3ffcdcf5aca6d5d83008d0031a8b166006af01f36268b1aBlock Operator
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