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 6173388 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38632934 epoch_slot_no: 12134 block_no: 6173211 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 15949 time: 2021-08-29 01:07:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497063c79ef0276518a6b6a9768440d282b70cf92335c8f6c1a89c3d4dbff4a0Block Operator
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