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 6197499 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 39124323 epoch_slot_no: 71523 block_no: 6197322 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 62747 time: 2021-09-03 17:36:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8695381a280f85054c87c6ebc61847207736834c82fe95a7777d6ab012cb0231Block Operator
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