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 6177278 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38712525 epoch_slot_no: 91725 block_no: 6177101 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 20938 time: 2021-08-29 23:13:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ab238411d35c0ebf0ffbc24a7272710eb62e80c2f8229f01425cc84ec5d67daBlock Operator
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