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 6176407 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 38694980 epoch_slot_no: 74180 block_no: 6176230 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 64084 time: 2021-08-29 18:21:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa458600da9385d2a7a63f0bb8e3defbdb2fa0b2d494f042d8c2b8376daa19435Block Operator
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