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 6173150 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38627889 epoch_slot_no: 7089 block_no: 6172973 slot_leader_id: 5326030 size: 53751 time: 2021-08-28 23:43:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64600ad1ea5948609287e985f2e538c5eb6d2221452be7e39ccd6293a62ff165Block Operator
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