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 6196302 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 39100656 epoch_slot_no: 47856 block_no: 6196125 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 13844 time: 2021-09-03 11:02:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x981851966e188f7673014dd190905b1a9978044f8ccfdbb95ba0da25573bdbedBlock Operator
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