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 6177175 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38710278 epoch_slot_no: 89478 block_no: 6176998 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 10062 time: 2021-08-29 22:36:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe4c4750f5bc8119b64748b2c992fab2d7ebce112c04798d1f2e07440567b2deBlock Operator
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