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 6197308 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 39120294 epoch_slot_no: 67494 block_no: 6197131 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 22997 time: 2021-09-03 16:29:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3b257eb15af1c0a6c3efcab59275bf201eec6bed048340c9bc8777c7a96d0eBlock Operator
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