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 6196751 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 39109723 epoch_slot_no: 56923 block_no: 6196574 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 19110 time: 2021-09-03 13:33:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d49650553bd102cbc061e86307de4e234feaa22441c772cc8590087258199bBlock Operator
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