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 6197215 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 39118718 epoch_slot_no: 65918 block_no: 6197038 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 63762 time: 2021-09-03 16:03:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc389751795fb5e91d544d5b0ac838ca76a6b809c0e38cece45a10f4be3b2d08dBlock Operator
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