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 6193236 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39039437 epoch_slot_no: 418637 block_no: 6193059 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 6796 time: 2021-09-02 18:02:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7edd32971bbda986208c3ceb6a0fa70524b54612801b18f4e94e605da562c4aeBlock Operator
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