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 6178168 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38729787 epoch_slot_no: 108987 block_no: 6177991 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 15882 time: 2021-08-30 04:01:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7517196aef3a8d794193d58e7b352edc330f87ede253d1a8e33604ef9dc1f566Block Operator
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