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 6189173 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38954027 epoch_slot_no: 333227 block_no: 6188996 slot_leader_id: 6130895 size: 5424 time: 2021-09-01 18:18:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d45cc5053959e5a3f19283aea982e02f33a1aa21063f036d49a646550695ee4Block Operator
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