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 6198548 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39145443 epoch_slot_no: 92643 block_no: 6198371 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 8417 time: 2021-09-03 23:28:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x510b1c290e38d15e2e4ddc19567284bfa75b1798d5b71f60da2458e3d5b8938fBlock Operator
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