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 6196186 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39098531 epoch_slot_no: 45731 block_no: 6196009 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 5680 time: 2021-09-03 10:27:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1148bf9c11f4ff0e9751c1f305e46d999a6a8ef1c3e00f45de61dc722fc48e95Block Operator
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