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 6172991 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38624272 epoch_slot_no: 3472 block_no: 6172814 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 8672 time: 2021-08-28 22:42:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a479d33b49bdf0b73b2fcb84e9ad3f034d255b743ea49e39504e073d609710fBlock Operator
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