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 6193808 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 39050712 epoch_slot_no: 429912 block_no: 6193631 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 23440 time: 2021-09-02 21:10:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f562ce8cc8dd09b91bfbcd4fa4f88c86d1314f1947d07e7cb6103495bc2a773Block Operator
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