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 6176943 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 38705954 epoch_slot_no: 85154 block_no: 6176766 slot_leader_id: 6176943 size: 35031 time: 2021-08-29 21:24:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd89bef7293c99be71a0192bd669b0cc206d86996bd59ac74aa0eb59e48be5031Block Operator
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