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 6199917 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39172892 epoch_slot_no: 120092 block_no: 6199740 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 4133 time: 2021-09-04 07:06:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe259ba3412ef9422a34a88d67a2d33e977727dc2c74e45eac15db7d4836c2c82Block Operator
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