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 6178560 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38737321 epoch_slot_no: 116521 block_no: 6178383 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 6878 time: 2021-08-30 06:06:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65ed5f429a7fddb320c34e5dd074671db395b317489c8a367f77d8859c390d71Block Operator
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