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 6176238 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38691366 epoch_slot_no: 70566 block_no: 6176061 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 55867 time: 2021-08-29 17:20:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8641f6b99c6524ddb0cf95270e9d0a5668e4a9aab40e508e017f220165de072Block Operator
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