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 6174565 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38657804 epoch_slot_no: 37004 block_no: 6174388 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 10942 time: 2021-08-29 08:01:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466945c08653dffbfd6e7cd34f8d1234c89b9f252690c57d59d1c5e2c6b7b17dBlock Operator
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