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 6176221 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 38691131 epoch_slot_no: 70331 block_no: 6176044 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 49372 time: 2021-08-29 17:17:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeb192fef9d1c035a2136eb22e3fa13b5b750d72a0db1bd388c35fb78be1331cBlock Operator
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