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 6178429 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38734846 epoch_slot_no: 114046 block_no: 6178252 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 11547 time: 2021-08-30 05:25:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00280d0348d324e8ee876eae85e3621fdada856a447094985e93dab3e0a5f6b5Block Operator
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