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 6178136 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38729054 epoch_slot_no: 108254 block_no: 6177959 slot_leader_id: 4737172 size: 11297 time: 2021-08-30 03:49:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d7cf3b216471d0043c27aba1be2bbf119ad9d5b049df31d24f8e89aa4e2c5dBlock Operator
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