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 6189818 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 38967086 epoch_slot_no: 346286 block_no: 6189641 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 20190 time: 2021-09-01 21:56:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c585584d3fd6ff280bead87bc7200e28ff2a52412009f89c62d902b60fba3f0Block Operator
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