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 6176152 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38689686 epoch_slot_no: 68886 block_no: 6175975 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 63543 time: 2021-08-29 16:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf81b1521e884e88db6844cd195ef3ef5f1235599fb14c6bad2bd7570e5902e6Block Operator
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