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 6192730 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39027965 epoch_slot_no: 407165 block_no: 6192553 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 16211 time: 2021-09-02 14:50:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d4e951f127470e0ac5cd8ffb627264e767656c7791c5c008699b179e0baf1e5Block Operator
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