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 6178441 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38735070 epoch_slot_no: 114270 block_no: 6178264 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 9320 time: 2021-08-30 05:29:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b569514fc3c400a43ddbe995754e630aee4aef789b97c342d55f48216f3e21Block Operator
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