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 6194746 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 39069653
epoch_slot_no: 16853
block_no: 6194569
slot_leader_id: 4593560
size: 5881
time: 2021-09-03 02:25:44
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x739d3f3d747e5cde5e4302535f91a48e09dabd974c67271005e81778a1a3383b
Block Operator
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