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 6196681 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39108452 epoch_slot_no: 55652 block_no: 6196504 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 14865 time: 2021-09-03 13:12:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782994457b535313749e11a725443b9119cf7d9ab8980c2bccc37ab722b83fc2Block Operator
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