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 6195847 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39091805 epoch_slot_no: 39005 block_no: 6195670 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 5782 time: 2021-09-03 08:34:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f033d427b975feefce2e826032d561a76554f1db5e6e1ed1493bfb59fafdefaBlock Operator
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