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 6175316 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 38672411 epoch_slot_no: 51611 block_no: 6175139 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 29250 time: 2021-08-29 12:05:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9532ef011771fe1e213251e91d37c2ed6be2757b45a94e89d683616d6568b18Block Operator
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