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 6174840 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 38663279 epoch_slot_no: 42479 block_no: 6174663 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 37700 time: 2021-08-29 09:32:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb832a924b448e3d5abcbe85b9a3e6ca1c2f8a8a8c3f290b861b4e84d71dd279dBlock Operator
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