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 6196826 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39111130 epoch_slot_no: 58330 block_no: 6196649 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 9973 time: 2021-09-03 13:57:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x304cf344889075c4ba375b64b68af308dcfb496e3da772aef54022f1a3c8b8a6Block Operator
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