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 6177323 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38713469 epoch_slot_no: 92669 block_no: 6177146 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 1730 time: 2021-08-29 23:29:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ee3a776d0f7c613e2584ff1d9704ab81f0a8ba985883008312344626fbdd75cBlock Operator
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