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 6175907 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38685110 epoch_slot_no: 64310 block_no: 6175730 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 57679 time: 2021-08-29 15:36:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58763698cf4414e2aaaa1900d36be1138f0d2a7c585216b0c11bc6c6da34fee3Block Operator
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