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 6197704 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39128218 epoch_slot_no: 75418 block_no: 6197527 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 10916 time: 2021-09-03 18:41:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb29b6119f6e93cc4c6fd56f3075a6f42ef7f017df879b4a52f3004bab158cfBlock Operator
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