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 6176873 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 38704480 epoch_slot_no: 83680 block_no: 6176696 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 30253 time: 2021-08-29 20:59:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725c0bc1263c434f3f00366aa592843a8b0f167934462c8a7dd876021f946cadBlock Operator
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