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 6192384 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39020118 epoch_slot_no: 399318 block_no: 6192207 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 5033 time: 2021-09-02 12:40:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f45d972c192408b892171f27d1a31f7ead2c64a2b26f08cd6c2736aaeabfd0bBlock Operator
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