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 6198319 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39140493 epoch_slot_no: 87693 block_no: 6198142 slot_leader_id: 5960304 size: 16134 time: 2021-09-03 22:06:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e044bdea1c14ab96664f6ca8bf8c12a9ed98516a39a0875bb5478b9d75ffc6Block Operator
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