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 6198954 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 39154001 epoch_slot_no: 101201 block_no: 6198777 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 32486 time: 2021-09-04 01:51:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5aef6dd4ee4d47e1c9c65448dd041016cdad30fb24b5c1d849a9c3930bcc074Block Operator
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