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 6178344 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38733521 epoch_slot_no: 112721 block_no: 6178167 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 16514 time: 2021-08-30 05:03:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25f4efa32a8ced4ec3588b0c54ec75d9cf7586468ba527954c904e5a42e61792Block Operator
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