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 6196822 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 39111068 epoch_slot_no: 58268 block_no: 6196645 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 41813 time: 2021-09-03 13:55:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x277337a37e98e325f2b1240b1097d1c7756fb8c5dd78123199e0d328ce50449eBlock Operator
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