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 6190944 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38990595 epoch_slot_no: 369795 block_no: 6190767 slot_leader_id: 5502154 size: 3582 time: 2021-09-02 04:28:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3534340fe18bfa9e48a0e32e8206635d628ffeb522bee3eb8386e4c3b6b1292dBlock Operator
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