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 6197458 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39123301 epoch_slot_no: 70501 block_no: 6197281 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 7393 time: 2021-09-03 17:19:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x677b39f4e3847a8b1ebe8d35e9d4fef3f2c338e08fbaa557fc4ba54627ae05a8Block Operator
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