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 6177986 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38726188 epoch_slot_no: 105388 block_no: 6177809 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 10316 time: 2021-08-30 03:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9a9a39e43f5cae685fc8c47108da6528cbdb8dc1a0a579ae1408a3da21b80fBlock Operator
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