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 6189571 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 38962091 epoch_slot_no: 341291 block_no: 6189394 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 44986 time: 2021-09-01 20:33:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c18e951002737956128dbc03073780dd1d14ec6013f2a3d137f096df657b3b4Block Operator
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