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 6178139 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38729095 epoch_slot_no: 108295 block_no: 6177962 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 14410 time: 2021-08-30 03:49:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544c7167433b6887f0b013d3f842d8e3705ebf5396c1a5ed0be1b53ca09d247bBlock Operator
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