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 6196823 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 39111093 epoch_slot_no: 58293 block_no: 6196646 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 17421 time: 2021-09-03 13:56:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261190061329051752f3611d8fab2bd52868e6ab31ae22c4692f4b6eef1c8f1bBlock Operator
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