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 6198454 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39143591 epoch_slot_no: 90791 block_no: 6198277 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 17961 time: 2021-09-03 22:58:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23795c430739b7bbb8eb62a1c34d2487d13cdbe363edc06bfc851025349c305eBlock Operator
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