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 6177751 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38721770 epoch_slot_no: 100970 block_no: 6177574 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 10005 time: 2021-08-30 01:47:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d015ef44e1e8101d7eca14c8287fe0b37cc57d2228f91c9e8c4bd079868b168Block Operator
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