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 6177078 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38708460 epoch_slot_no: 87660 block_no: 6176901 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 9530 time: 2021-08-29 22:05:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69895ad135d4599196f6f16fed8c26c3b19c6ab660f353052de56eb85ac7eda1Block Operator
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