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 6178454 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38735376 epoch_slot_no: 114576 block_no: 6178277 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 2986 time: 2021-08-30 05:34:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6037d39600db74f7e791189e5ef51a1c285344092a7b53aa2513620320e812d3Block Operator
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