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 6174742 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38661248 epoch_slot_no: 40448 block_no: 6174565 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 6788 time: 2021-08-29 08:58:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494f5730474a4bf1b95ac5c1cb3f0382701623dd420a4c44ee704266353ef76bBlock Operator
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