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 6196497 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39104594 epoch_slot_no: 51794 block_no: 6196320 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 5687 time: 2021-09-03 12:08:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf402aef573e535ec655d7604bbe72558a4f8e01ce0c27e8d85cccb15c61226a0Block Operator
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