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 6188790 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38945838 epoch_slot_no: 325038 block_no: 6188613 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 26047 time: 2021-09-01 16:02:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b34d8350c0b3e024826d8caffd8afed6d6886818c194d2c3612b5cc30072beBlock Operator
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