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 6196851 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 92 slot_no: 39111586 epoch_slot_no: 58786 block_no: 6196674 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 60506 time: 2021-09-03 14:04:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b553c461db91d2d7bb0a326855de7116113081834a696b2f955b08a922c066eBlock Operator
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