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 6190257 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 38976991 epoch_slot_no: 356191 block_no: 6190080 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 35315 time: 2021-09-02 00:41:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88167d14c40a5115fead7a59a4e77c62b363b170066b8b8b641c1221fc8060f4Block Operator
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