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 6177891 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38724595 epoch_slot_no: 103795 block_no: 6177714 slot_leader_id: 4860531 size: 16485 time: 2021-08-30 02:34:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a19ab2b777b5bfdbd9ecc1164e02f09edb2d337eb4dd44bedf67899326c6eedBlock Operator
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