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 6177189 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 38710641 epoch_slot_no: 89841 block_no: 6177012 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 35789 time: 2021-08-29 22:42:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec07f486a1d783e3c7c98d72ae15ac9760ea9d61aeea34a45c63f45755aab0bBlock Operator
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