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 6176270 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38691997 epoch_slot_no: 71197 block_no: 6176093 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 52209 time: 2021-08-29 17:31:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3247b39f0578892a4588a92576110f8357a8b56de8992723af07e55641fdbf3aBlock Operator
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