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 6197684 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 61
slot_no: 39127823
epoch_slot_no: 75023
block_no: 6197507
slot_leader_id: 5959104
size: 31060
time: 2021-09-03 18:35:14
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb272c725886267896a2693b654572aea469cfec39f0371bd7fb5bcbb6280e1bd
Block Operator
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