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 6197872 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 39131221 epoch_slot_no: 78421 block_no: 6197695 slot_leader_id: 5128287 size: 26982 time: 2021-09-03 19:31:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedfd98f5c1c9283b3e52056b370b479f5459324f7f558bf16e050c0679065fa9Block Operator
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