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 6177172 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38710264 epoch_slot_no: 89464 block_no: 6176995 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 18823 time: 2021-08-29 22:35:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab6b685378217d82b2f6540995d87996abad9cfee1980ec1201d1f2b471875bBlock Operator
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