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 6190473 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 38981594 epoch_slot_no: 360794 block_no: 6190296 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 37897 time: 2021-09-02 01:58:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26532bb1fc5e3504344a4a767604c0ad03f89926a370dc8c3ecb0b4652ef3a44Block Operator
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