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 6197626 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39126851 epoch_slot_no: 74051 block_no: 6197449 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 2771 time: 2021-09-03 18:19:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25152088036806510ef70b9e091d40c73198923a80b4e0642fa08785d83d720cBlock Operator
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