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 6189359 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38957768 epoch_slot_no: 336968 block_no: 6189182 slot_leader_id: 5438672 size: 8129 time: 2021-09-01 19:20:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a1506ee0c976fd80f761afc0a41ed8e5589626ce915713564340bdedea3270Block Operator
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