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 6196873 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 39112026 epoch_slot_no: 59226 block_no: 6196696 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 63879 time: 2021-09-03 14:11:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcffc8e66a34ec3b010ce7d3de819be2b74a6f1d6c53f9dafda9278e81bc8ba35Block Operator
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