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 6175855 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38683992 epoch_slot_no: 63192 block_no: 6175678 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 7381 time: 2021-08-29 15:18:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe426c4a0d64dcb8095f72e0c743c19cd3d7028f9e36a6a60d456a0a3854cbc5eBlock Operator
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