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 6173331 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38631819 epoch_slot_no: 11019 block_no: 6173154 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 24315 time: 2021-08-29 00:48:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a5f92f279ef45bd559b3718963a7f4a1bb140618481fc384b78eb91ff63b02Block Operator
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