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 6196998 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 39114437 epoch_slot_no: 61637 block_no: 6196821 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 63836 time: 2021-09-03 14:52:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662f667250266ce27166f9a4b3697f7abf5cca0363c9ad0f3eaca6302c0eaf64Block Operator
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