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 6198129 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39136615 epoch_slot_no: 83815 block_no: 6197952 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 11952 time: 2021-09-03 21:01:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58416ded09938ee5019a321cbb46b17c76ea8178a1dcc89bdba39a27d0b1447bBlock Operator
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