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 6196101 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39096861 epoch_slot_no: 44061 block_no: 6195924 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 2104 time: 2021-09-03 09:59:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaaf94e0547c25f02797f946ab2e7a343d13e549cc4fd222f78d0503b85ecdfbBlock Operator
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