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 6174325 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 38652483 epoch_slot_no: 31683 block_no: 6174148 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 18030 time: 2021-08-29 06:32:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e75db7ab68bf8a4bcfd94db11a102ca5d61a7b1d78819b594c65c62267b4e2dBlock Operator
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