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 6199432 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 39163217 epoch_slot_no: 110417 block_no: 6199255 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 23976 time: 2021-09-04 04:25:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28d11a85de78832a71d5b6d9b40a2a59d6ac60d53946bf335a4f26b2ae9cc5e5Block Operator
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