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 6176504 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 38696840 epoch_slot_no: 76040 block_no: 6176327 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 49057 time: 2021-08-29 18:52:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb93232741ca1f9639121cf80eefd1971753501d6fc161be671809b255c237a97Block Operator
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