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 6190025 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38971562 epoch_slot_no: 350762 block_no: 6189848 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 15741 time: 2021-09-01 23:10:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0175fcb44ebd79aaf4962d8c509170e478025a90404781360973e3d3f1d0b28Block Operator
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