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 6188610 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38942243 epoch_slot_no: 321443 block_no: 6188433 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 2141 time: 2021-09-01 15:02:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa711d1d7c9798a5317970de5c0a7a0c0157ce8ff6b646a15c7d6b692be0888Block Operator
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