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 6197236 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 39119087 epoch_slot_no: 66287 block_no: 6197059 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 63813 time: 2021-09-03 16:09:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc259fb144cafd56c86b29cff2d4037228f4133ad0af4a0e331c61a8b3d65096eBlock Operator
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