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 6199620 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39166710 epoch_slot_no: 113910 block_no: 6199443 slot_leader_id: 6024200 size: 11427 time: 2021-09-04 05:23:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48ac4ec272550473b21f597c6a4cd36d254ab127e93fa5f2e64a8c27709be4d0Block Operator
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