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 6173290 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 38631131 epoch_slot_no: 10331 block_no: 6173113 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 50112 time: 2021-08-29 00:37:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92eb64f2e5f196dd5596129c47911809f9dd2e69f60baddfc063010025224430Block Operator
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