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 6174049 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38646601 epoch_slot_no: 25801 block_no: 6173872 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 6838 time: 2021-08-29 04:54:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6e093758184306b8a3d3807a814e130e4cda774b8ce7aba0cd582fb4bed087Block Operator
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