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 6196304 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39100686 epoch_slot_no: 47886 block_no: 6196127 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 12781 time: 2021-09-03 11:02:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25969fc78f3d82deb219ccd0404947dd328c2cf93330bd620549210b9ff6d4fdBlock Operator
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