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 6197389 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 39121954 epoch_slot_no: 69154 block_no: 6197212 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 41161 time: 2021-09-03 16:57:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d9e14fb80fc6a886bae2c0288ff6ff3bae338a02e16bbc5fb13fc7008aba06fBlock Operator
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