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 6187049 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38909784 epoch_slot_no: 288984 block_no: 6186872 slot_leader_id: 5537866 size: 12143 time: 2021-09-01 06:01:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c38681a9022343f1778e508fdc5d273b2a22987e6f4adbf9be76849f9cbf51Block Operator
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