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 6173557 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38636365 epoch_slot_no: 15565 block_no: 6173380 slot_leader_id: 5609238 size: 19933 time: 2021-08-29 02:04:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752022addd769a15631a4e7d86c36b6befcf09a5dabf1b9a0680aa5452d2873eBlock Operator
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