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 6197466 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39123541 epoch_slot_no: 70741 block_no: 6197289 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 10556 time: 2021-09-03 17:23:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ebbba4eea0ff10c5b20aae145877171a35dc9acd74ec7adc1ef0179e357d76Block Operator
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