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 6194775 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39070152 epoch_slot_no: 17352 block_no: 6194598 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 11916 time: 2021-09-03 02:34:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6630d014ae54c496d38d838865cb7ba58705c22846be0564031dd5d06ee031Block Operator
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