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 6176678 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38700046 epoch_slot_no: 79246 block_no: 6176501 slot_leader_id: 5471994 size: 51865 time: 2021-08-29 19:45:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0446321e70fcb68bc7be8353e02db2b6f98402fd7e6f7d15c683bf97b4fcbe2cBlock Operator
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