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 6198758 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39149874 epoch_slot_no: 97074 block_no: 6198581 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 15950 time: 2021-09-04 00:42:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e28af6f681e7bdaf5f9237f5f77ada7771b33de91bc1298260c90723c3fc4eBlock Operator
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