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 6178995 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38746450 epoch_slot_no: 125650 block_no: 6178818 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 5300 time: 2021-08-30 08:39:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778abd0f6dd6f9f360240d3a56d68473afe5aec032ec6a805c74edcedb62ef50Block Operator
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