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 6196865 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 39111797 epoch_slot_no: 58997 block_no: 6196688 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 32764 time: 2021-09-03 14:08:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8a19afc86b8908914cd9471cd04af68a56d7174b26b50924c75a2e0d649c55Block Operator
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