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 6192361 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 39019537 epoch_slot_no: 398737 block_no: 6192184 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 25425 time: 2021-09-02 12:30:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa92c545edab09f0d7d6698c8d1668d2e3b78dac99890e8d3b3424da17dc3e09eBlock Operator
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