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 6198361 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 39141672 epoch_slot_no: 88872 block_no: 6198184 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 31803 time: 2021-09-03 22:26:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2a643b0e58a804dffda84d8a50288b2e7a9f9353c83b99801f274c4dd879b2Block Operator
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