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 6174443 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38655308 epoch_slot_no: 34508 block_no: 6174266 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 51411 time: 2021-08-29 07:19:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x949cedfa860de896d920e934d83375e23c1fe9b790d2e869a43bd30a4be87d4bBlock Operator
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