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 6199398 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39162377 epoch_slot_no: 109577 block_no: 6199221 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 17092 time: 2021-09-04 04:11:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84e1087099f87e783b661319fd38e2d2effc5cc82fb38d4a49bdaab2516d30d4Block Operator
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