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 6219205 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 39571115 epoch_slot_no: 86315 block_no: 6219028 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 47675 time: 2021-09-08 21:43:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1251be326482d3b1dd9f6daa9a2553e15b19a34fa957044b2dc5715e94f221dBlock Operator
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