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 6191591 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 39004065 epoch_slot_no: 383265 block_no: 6191414 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 22571 time: 2021-09-02 08:12:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0168036c9ce6a9cc95070cb35f1d27049ad9958d7d9d48cf1b8381cbe9d3529Block Operator
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