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 6197853 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39130909 epoch_slot_no: 78109 block_no: 6197676 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 17659 time: 2021-09-03 19:26:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d4bf2de19c46c0666907ef8b6880cd52cfc3e230d2a8c611b3c472f9ffd010Block Operator
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