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 6178245 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38731520 epoch_slot_no: 110720 block_no: 6178068 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 1722 time: 2021-08-30 04:30:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904014e170c44fd83396f23310914299a74f0dc80dce9fea38ff2d50c0c48f1aBlock Operator
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