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 6199016 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39154973 epoch_slot_no: 102173 block_no: 6198839 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 12612 time: 2021-09-04 02:07:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ed06241170dafa7dda1555af6df92e0f4b03d2e174dbbc7bc4204382a5d1b3Block Operator
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