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 6173515 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 38635461 epoch_slot_no: 14661 block_no: 6173338 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 64172 time: 2021-08-29 01:49:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652a45cd6ba4640a8b264a7df0b6fabcaa53dfcfc62c7e339886a9d6129a8d6aBlock Operator
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