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 6196206 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39098867 epoch_slot_no: 46067 block_no: 6196029 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 15197 time: 2021-09-03 10:32:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58a8c01bcd51336012d47c56f5bce19e7280613be420ddd0ceab7aebdab1a6cbBlock Operator
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