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 6198696 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39148548 epoch_slot_no: 95748 block_no: 6198519 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 11961 time: 2021-09-04 00:20:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb16e6cfe259e732369ecc534b04402ee400a028d99438ad43d7ac20f7cdf57Block Operator
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