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 6175885 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38684577 epoch_slot_no: 63777 block_no: 6175708 slot_leader_id: 5600213 size: 23372 time: 2021-08-29 15:27:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2173b23f12cfa266f3c8821aceacb2185e7d49058550be735056ce96be979a60Block Operator
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