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 6194576 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 39066295 epoch_slot_no: 13495 block_no: 6194399 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 17443 time: 2021-09-03 01:29:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348e4875ede6cd2e1634131e4e8935c554a09031fa7cf2c869a44fa9cefcc11aBlock Operator
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