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 6178240 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 38731417 epoch_slot_no: 110617 block_no: 6178063 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 45126 time: 2021-08-30 04:28:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1213b0527090e8b3b1be0501e15c8d0526d946e2e215cc0a2bc25b73fa397b4Block Operator
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