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 6174195 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 38649756 epoch_slot_no: 28956 block_no: 6174018 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 55471 time: 2021-08-29 05:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b0d240fa0f3fe6d3c923abb0626a7dc1dc07ff1a3c5e07db71fec14bba17e74Block Operator
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