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 6173877 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 38643153 epoch_slot_no: 22353 block_no: 6173700 slot_leader_id: 4982901 size: 43718 time: 2021-08-29 03:57:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x109ffc63358dc6ff04db60f5c0bc41bc4fc50833f75cb8506dae960a3309ef01Block Operator
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