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 6173744 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38640634 epoch_slot_no: 19834 block_no: 6173567 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 37812 time: 2021-08-29 03:15:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834052f19296181bec7b062db901cd5374cb3e840fd3e08bafbae39264208bafBlock Operator
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