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 6195486 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39084340 epoch_slot_no: 31540 block_no: 6195309 slot_leader_id: 5449431 size: 1322 time: 2021-09-03 06:30:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb8acb17792d4afbf437e5db248c307c9211bce0c02211c2a6fb196e39622fa7Block Operator
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