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 6197291 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39119956 epoch_slot_no: 67156 block_no: 6197114 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 13157 time: 2021-09-03 16:24:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabdceb5a3d8c662bd2cf7647e7600ffcaa4dbcc98853664fbab7bea59507c05Block Operator
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