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 6177428 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38715438 epoch_slot_no: 94638 block_no: 6177251 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 62158 time: 2021-08-30 00:02:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88f80b7c66b334ac672b6120b0878ce510150ac6479a3aee5a4d0fd422fb53a7Block Operator
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