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 6174514 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38656885 epoch_slot_no: 36085 block_no: 6174337 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 56235 time: 2021-08-29 07:46:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8896fa36f6906f3e033afc7ed20ca20d0888c81f0026ae2a5ad3738067976b56Block Operator
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