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 6188175 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38932957 epoch_slot_no: 312157 block_no: 6187998 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 7353 time: 2021-09-01 12:27:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc09e39ad4d8943a9f2850d6fedb899b037d2a1815ce783af763b2808bc831527Block Operator
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