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 6178354 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38733711 epoch_slot_no: 112911 block_no: 6178177 slot_leader_id: 4555585 size: 11468 time: 2021-08-30 05:06:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a01181579913df3f1000d27b6428f53b562474ab80a2f7b6e6fb7bec6197379Block Operator
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