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 6178516 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38736496 epoch_slot_no: 115696 block_no: 6178339 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 5392 time: 2021-08-30 05:53:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc10f8b30db7a41b88dddf83c3757589fa1316225158513a9e9aae1ed50d91769Block Operator
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