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 6178394 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38734231 epoch_slot_no: 113431 block_no: 6178217 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 3950 time: 2021-08-30 05:15:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5be60c7b6d450a13b79f16b40aa4d3b557f93423c1d8eb030c7d37d00373436Block Operator
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