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 6191475 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39001535 epoch_slot_no: 380735 block_no: 6191298 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 10347 time: 2021-09-02 07:30:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6644ca1f5ae1f1c2f0d1f7a98f1a33f88982529b8360e74c9f7d9389b0b9dd4bBlock Operator
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