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 6195903 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39093051 epoch_slot_no: 40251 block_no: 6195726 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 1992 time: 2021-09-03 08:55:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2931c4e21dc19c1478ab849c870a77fe14eee0ff386beee9bd25fbfaef2d2b66Block Operator
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