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 6176523 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38697185 epoch_slot_no: 76385 block_no: 6176346 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 56769 time: 2021-08-29 18:57:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35f8e81218d52f86f99614f7f5680775275017a1182802d9160cd123616185aBlock Operator
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