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 6177155 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38709986 epoch_slot_no: 89186 block_no: 6176978 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 33819 time: 2021-08-29 22:31:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31494f1572ad0ba51214e41bf37e111fcbe1d1add59d968093c68bfc159e3328Block Operator
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