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 6196598 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39106641 epoch_slot_no: 53841 block_no: 6196421 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 3866 time: 2021-09-03 12:42:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6474e33856e23a2e623e50b7688bb552cb73b6b543174287691f2b2b0c266405Block Operator
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