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 6178120 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38728747 epoch_slot_no: 107947 block_no: 6177943 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 14428 time: 2021-08-30 03:43:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee5b6f1aae42ffa4ba1c2e16d9d688ca7bef95b6aa02fc97902c4d595f6c59bBlock Operator
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