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 6198049 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39135020 epoch_slot_no: 82220 block_no: 6197872 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 9836 time: 2021-09-03 20:35:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4557340de0f33758f80e72349edd67f0580bae2365a8e1248ef3769c3c125408Block Operator
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