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 6190214 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38976112 epoch_slot_no: 355312 block_no: 6190037 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 5855 time: 2021-09-02 00:26:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc390129f6d91c5fe1b681bd1aca648a889292f942e1f45141b2149d85f5a3b14Block Operator
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