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 6197036 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 39115099 epoch_slot_no: 62299 block_no: 6196859 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 33542 time: 2021-09-03 15:03:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c0658f1744fea0f9955e9d82be217c3d4519fbaefceb165064f9da63081eef8Block Operator
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