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 6173977 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 38645228 epoch_slot_no: 24428 block_no: 6173800 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 46823 time: 2021-08-29 04:31:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47a3f2f2148d7efb3ba5351831ffd821015c06abe0a4f6e0d49d67a615ea6c1Block Operator
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