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 6178398 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38734265 epoch_slot_no: 113465 block_no: 6178221 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 2166 time: 2021-08-30 05:15:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa537ae35d1f22375ff1771c1c3234a67f347d604655d3ebde70547a962c4bdc4Block Operator
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