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 6197671 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 39127571 epoch_slot_no: 74771 block_no: 6197494 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 14757 time: 2021-09-03 18:31:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea042e6c18afa4ac9087bd8afa1b0630bd75b50b093137500a25836eaa92ef4Block Operator
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