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 6198773 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 39150328 epoch_slot_no: 97528 block_no: 6198596 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 45316 time: 2021-09-04 00:50:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b89e199b9beb25b322643b93bf17fbe8943944aad40f139e4d425c5cb4159bBlock Operator
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