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 6190388 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38979931 epoch_slot_no: 359131 block_no: 6190211 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 14536 time: 2021-09-02 01:30:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cec1a135cbabff171d2e2d12ca12a0fcbff499b1b947284768a3362850444b0Block Operator
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