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 6199539 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 39165205
epoch_slot_no: 112405
block_no: 6199362
slot_leader_id: 5980774
size: 1589
time: 2021-09-04 04:58:16
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb75103882e9880e27339fa02940d66715584aac50427da1929dd48f09b6339e8
Block Operator
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