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 6176257 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38691817 epoch_slot_no: 71017 block_no: 6176080 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 55444 time: 2021-08-29 17:28:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6fcf4775fbae67133af44c05122fc188b1215841da2faa5abbd853734c44ce5Block Operator
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