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 6178582 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 38737750 epoch_slot_no: 116950 block_no: 6178405 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 17825 time: 2021-08-30 06:14:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf02d601c5c82bd7ead2717924f480ba944ebb5d4f3182fd23045819acac8183bBlock Operator
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