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 6188608 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38942219 epoch_slot_no: 321419 block_no: 6188431 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 3026 time: 2021-09-01 15:01:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ff6b1c2c482fabf7019ff800f1476aef9c97d74f69b26cd393fb0120fc81c69Block Operator
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