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 6196103 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 39096899 epoch_slot_no: 44099 block_no: 6195926 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 17832 time: 2021-09-03 09:59:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8ee17cdbf322a83e126a462543f6cbe7270ba4a7c1421198a8416dc5fe2b4ceBlock Operator
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