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 6197205 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 39118356 epoch_slot_no: 65556 block_no: 6197028 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 16571 time: 2021-09-03 15:57:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1067869f3596b0fe73e59e9de0041e85767d14dd6d5af4d3f86297e9febebeddBlock Operator
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