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 6179229 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38751364 epoch_slot_no: 130564 block_no: 6179052 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 4823 time: 2021-08-30 10:00:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ed680f8da00f41e6a177236967f5f9da2a53be67e6f2e312427ec7a0aca9faBlock Operator
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