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 6174663 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38659879 epoch_slot_no: 39079 block_no: 6174486 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 16961 time: 2021-08-29 08:36:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e6c6779a6c4d475dac7d1541e431120da69421c9dbe097a4c27e3f783a3d525Block Operator
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