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 6177478 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38716460 epoch_slot_no: 95660 block_no: 6177301 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 14564 time: 2021-08-30 00:19:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d70ef036fc98c7fa2d6d5ae97899ae8e9189c47c46c5a1f9050705d3375a8dBlock Operator
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