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 6178873 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38744099 epoch_slot_no: 123299 block_no: 6178696 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 11997 time: 2021-08-30 07:59:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471a16c3a5bb8068c6e0c4edcad14feb0a3e69276cfc7cfeb76f69ddde243d00Block Operator
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