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 6176349 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38693734 epoch_slot_no: 72934 block_no: 6176172 slot_leader_id: 5959112 size: 63867 time: 2021-08-29 18:00:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e975afb752de9abcdbd8ea061c6bcbb436f45dde3d557fd6006b04ece7bd5bBlock Operator
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