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 6199118 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 39157129 epoch_slot_no: 104329 block_no: 6198941 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 38359 time: 2021-09-04 02:43:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4217334d4c4c8a6701d81e5a58a2df453fd71821875c177b1cf42be8f6585ceeBlock Operator
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