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 6188817 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 38946511 epoch_slot_no: 325711 block_no: 6188640 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 21180 time: 2021-09-01 16:13:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01326aa5286100287fc72ff9c0ba41c9e2c096fe6f7e9e702150ad682461a57Block Operator
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