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 6196659 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39107932 epoch_slot_no: 55132 block_no: 6196482 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 9645 time: 2021-09-03 13:03:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d29f32c05cfbb66dfe8b9d1d2f5ff2c3d272d5f69717dc1964805267f5de487Block Operator
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