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 6174541 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 38657404 epoch_slot_no: 36604 block_no: 6174364 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 60631 time: 2021-08-29 07:54:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ed317ce49915fbf2798e1246ecd894a9395b69bc83c87df4acfc015d7e452aBlock Operator
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