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 6173258 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38630267 epoch_slot_no: 9467 block_no: 6173081 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 23677 time: 2021-08-29 00:22:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d5bcdbe9a75a59b14e28d17979eeced217ee8d1d2342704bfaf10f29183c40Block Operator
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