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 6192938 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39032458 epoch_slot_no: 411658 block_no: 6192761 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 10814 time: 2021-09-02 16:05:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0b4c4441706db3cc67d30c6f6cd4ab50d709c1c21940419a30032e2045740bcBlock Operator
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