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 6197172 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39117729 epoch_slot_no: 64929 block_no: 6196995 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 7835 time: 2021-09-03 15:47:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb88832bd999f898639a28c528a2453d25c800cdf34c2afe4166f0549c33c1704Block Operator
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