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 6197519 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 39124715 epoch_slot_no: 71915 block_no: 6197342 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 37451 time: 2021-09-03 17:43:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932f511f94da4368b49939c932e03e9accf3ea646beb52db41f1b71a7904ec37Block Operator
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