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 6197244 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 39119206 epoch_slot_no: 66406 block_no: 6197067 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 35528 time: 2021-09-03 16:11:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a105ff10e4fdb30d069d086ae7df329aa822a7329e34d38bd5a366e2730d96Block Operator
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