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 6173233 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38629856 epoch_slot_no: 9056 block_no: 6173056 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 29463 time: 2021-08-29 00:15:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaed9034ff3e32e574facbc235426da608f35f24494c157455bba7881075982eBlock Operator
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