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 6196353 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 39101882 epoch_slot_no: 49082 block_no: 6196176 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 7085 time: 2021-09-03 11:22:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4fbfda0020e31d3f1a4fbbaf9da82318b6d8c928122bd5e6bda3a365ac2a28aBlock Operator
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