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 6188515 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38940455 epoch_slot_no: 319655 block_no: 6188338 slot_leader_id: 6078417 size: 2499 time: 2021-09-01 14:32:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b296eb2ff3a4984b02f2d74049ea54ff6569407c3d7f6704b21fd7ed86f710Block Operator
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