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 6198687 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 39148272 epoch_slot_no: 95472 block_no: 6198510 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 34936 time: 2021-09-04 00:16:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5406a75bc598af1965bbc8c945627f17404d3610d8293a4210e6e14a47d362Block Operator
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