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 6192109 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39014756 epoch_slot_no: 393956 block_no: 6191932 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 1350 time: 2021-09-02 11:10:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6474361380b88d574ba0780f3970575530604d120be60ba52511d57036a0bfc3Block Operator
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