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 6191361 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38998982 epoch_slot_no: 378182 block_no: 6191184 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 21187 time: 2021-09-02 06:47:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cc1820ac34242d8279a8292131f0bcaefdaf8a705a1e0ed7a01192265354150Block Operator
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