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 6178634 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38738747 epoch_slot_no: 117947 block_no: 6178457 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 15620 time: 2021-08-30 06:30:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc621f409ab9ce3304ba6d3a0ad440c451db47c876690515f3a69677b9f099119Block Operator
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