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 6194828 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39071217 epoch_slot_no: 18417 block_no: 6194651 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 6251 time: 2021-09-03 02:51:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa72239ca8b7d84c396ca47503f73aee57ce32f3383cb6558f71d43dac1bf64a5Block Operator
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