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 6189038 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 38951348 epoch_slot_no: 330548 block_no: 6188861 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 2045 time: 2021-09-01 17:33:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd399dfd266d6bc59b85a84f5e0b57c721f4e8a017d153b80a29f24020bd5437aBlock Operator
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