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 6196669 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 39108170 epoch_slot_no: 55370 block_no: 6196492 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 17585 time: 2021-09-03 13:07:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a772faba2144fc5e3930eada1f6e8c8a2452d3076d424f2d3678331d655659Block Operator
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