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 6193763 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39049502 epoch_slot_no: 428702 block_no: 6193586 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 12507 time: 2021-09-02 20:49:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7b0480be285c5b521d5bc58fd86f455bbe668457c295e522975b2a751b255eBlock Operator
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