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 6196168 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39098194 epoch_slot_no: 45394 block_no: 6195991 slot_leader_id: 5894770 size: 8499 time: 2021-09-03 10:21:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x295f26faf46eeb4024bb9e1dca8d6e4d321bd9f45e931229b3742bba68b6026bBlock Operator
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