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 6198142 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 39136899 epoch_slot_no: 84099 block_no: 6197965 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 21244 time: 2021-09-03 21:06:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9085dc1c8ba4200ee2eb3f8e1edcc083c0e1410eeab4b06857aa058cd839399Block Operator
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