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 6197144 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 39117262 epoch_slot_no: 64462 block_no: 6196967 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 18119 time: 2021-09-03 15:39:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed982ce3186c5fe58edbc0b77dcc0c90f78aa917ec368d720b3692d23c8288b3Block Operator
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