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 6194846 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 39071615 epoch_slot_no: 18815 block_no: 6194669 slot_leader_id: 5595021 size: 18467 time: 2021-09-03 02:58:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7723bd9f985bc1ec93ae9e06615a0006f5e5c09951fb505eaf1354d2c6ff7d53Block Operator
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