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 6196843 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 39111381 epoch_slot_no: 58581 block_no: 6196666 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 40522 time: 2021-09-03 14:01:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ff43109216a991cd82d9d3ec70b6987da798f87ad0ee4e295fc4cca5bfd63afBlock Operator
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