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 6176882 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 38704625 epoch_slot_no: 83825 block_no: 6176705 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 62600 time: 2021-08-29 21:01:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fdb87c80fe82bd9486a18b39fdcea255dcdf6df31871878d3c2a37a021924bBlock Operator
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