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 6173762 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38641066 epoch_slot_no: 20266 block_no: 6173585 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 42798 time: 2021-08-29 03:22:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x132a0c672e532439a430e01e2e593fafabb807ef91bcf539a75858362f919678Block Operator
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