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 6176585 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 38698244 epoch_slot_no: 77444 block_no: 6176408 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 63041 time: 2021-08-29 19:15:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbf16717a4df80411dfb3f19e5ef4b6f0d81ce38d29c37bb0807487e8ada0c8Block Operator
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