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 6178763 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38741381 epoch_slot_no: 120581 block_no: 6178586 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 3834 time: 2021-08-30 07:14:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7237a43719f5333abf7964086a62d7d44962e660bab5f539a7ad635f871ed6ccBlock Operator
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