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 6175323 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38672503 epoch_slot_no: 51703 block_no: 6175146 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 8824 time: 2021-08-29 12:06:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3622bdf1dee65220705e05a2a365cf992255a648491b5cbd28bd1f6d839243bBlock Operator
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