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 6171881 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 38601989 epoch_slot_no: 413189 block_no: 6171704 slot_leader_id: 5313768 size: 38478 time: 2021-08-28 16:31:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc06abb408f145e014752f2d4797e5a8343ca0c60a3838a66bb08746a18d4f190Block Operator
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