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 6188444 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 38938990 epoch_slot_no: 318190 block_no: 6188267 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 57766 time: 2021-09-01 14:08:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf22ffccbf3c0dd8177efab8a1c05427ed6781c868940331e09e0d237936871b4Block Operator
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