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 6173118 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38627234 epoch_slot_no: 6434 block_no: 6172941 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 58829 time: 2021-08-28 23:32:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0026f631afef91afe05feb6e94fa81fa3cab87692b5efccab8f06e7f899f003Block Operator
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