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 6196356 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 39101930 epoch_slot_no: 49130 block_no: 6196179 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 6068 time: 2021-09-03 11:23:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7592d990493244e9e30c149ceea67a68209ca30694597bae0d596b1a0e89ead4Block Operator
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