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 6176904 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 38705063 epoch_slot_no: 84263 block_no: 6176727 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 57906 time: 2021-08-29 21:09:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04edda5e0e97faf3f18da6f04c94a2d65add35e8d6ad601e2bafafaf52e281b0Block Operator
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