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 6192864 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 39030817 epoch_slot_no: 410017 block_no: 6192687 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 406 time: 2021-09-02 15:38:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfcd8babcd51a0abaed1f2f5a33b4c2e0a21a04f168c5d39277c474f726617cBlock Operator
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