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 6198034 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 39134616 epoch_slot_no: 81816 block_no: 6197857 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 28861 time: 2021-09-03 20:28:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03e05ae58239a84f9a57d5332948135ce1176b3a7be043e66f69bbfa81f01aeaBlock Operator
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