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 6196119 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39097192 epoch_slot_no: 44392 block_no: 6195942 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 2578 time: 2021-09-03 10:04:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e7dd882a27afe894e45adda8e0bb6f9756e1c4beae621b28ecd4d78114c818dBlock Operator
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