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 6198314 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 39140412 epoch_slot_no: 87612 block_no: 6198137 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 7270 time: 2021-09-03 22:05:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a25ed7b14d0caec3f8b17fd6d79f76b7b6ce5938f039b3499669477cd9e70fBlock Operator
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