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 6174940 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38664946 epoch_slot_no: 44146 block_no: 6174763 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 23849 time: 2021-08-29 10:00:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3677405d6210d665c0678a2fa00c77ee73d1e48e4cd50f0747e0eac7aa35157aBlock Operator
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