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 6195621 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39086955 epoch_slot_no: 34155 block_no: 6195444 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 11356 time: 2021-09-03 07:14:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac283d1515f9875d57fbdae396368ad7efdfa05262dbeaf5f6d86de15611eb54Block Operator
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