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 6191975 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39012102 epoch_slot_no: 391302 block_no: 6191798 slot_leader_id: 5657574 size: 10302 time: 2021-09-02 10:26:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035e99063a159a6b16fb0f0eab792aa54054618e161eabef2b25657cd649dc82Block Operator
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