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 6178455 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38735392 epoch_slot_no: 114592 block_no: 6178278 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 10964 time: 2021-08-30 05:34:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b4e29d879a0fd9e3ac3428af47fa5f74bdb88877f8dd9b6b158b522f64ba7aBlock Operator
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