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 6178319 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38732996 epoch_slot_no: 112196 block_no: 6178142 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 5583 time: 2021-08-30 04:54:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7cf3dc0a6943d8ac59ae2f4e6529bb2b6c88b1de73d8b3f2f26a9b38629307cBlock Operator
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