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 6193583 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 39046264 epoch_slot_no: 425464 block_no: 6193406 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 26234 time: 2021-09-02 19:55:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb869546290e6ef8fc50defffd114e05c790a5550c9da651684e8a9d058a526Block Operator
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