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 6219168 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 127 slot_no: 39570482 epoch_slot_no: 85682 block_no: 6218991 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 42686 time: 2021-09-08 21:32:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7231062bde7f58e2e548b3904947a95db01ed81d9abce2a1a6c6604ed8d713Block Operator
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